Thesaurus results for PRINTED MATTER

printed matter

noun

Definition of printed matter

as in postal card

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Recent Examples of printed matter There seemed to be a hunger out there for printed matter. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 Riffing off that collective nature, Laila will this month launch printings.jp, a new site selling fashion-centric printed matter: magazines, photography and art books, catalogs, invitation cards, and more. — Monica Kim, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2017

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Noun

Over the past couple of months, Bronin’s firm also paid for advertising tens of thousands of dollars to the prominent Democratic consulting firm SKDK for advertising and media protection and spent more than $150,000 on direct mail services.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Bailey, on the other hand, reported spending more than $914,000, roughly two-thirds of the total his campaign raised during the quarter, on direct mail fundraising and related postage.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of direct mail

Noun

Older adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and other scams and are often advised to ignore junk mail and calls from telemarketers.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026
Display tall vases on the bottom and some art books on top to offset the growing pile of junk mail that’s taking over the entryway.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026

Definition of junk mail

Noun

The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.

— Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of message

Noun

Campbell said the donation falling the day after the letter from Paxton’s office was a coincidence.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Definition of letter

Noun

Eligible card members also receive complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, providing access to airport lounges worldwide.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Carry more than one form of payment, since some concession stands and lots still take cash only or have card readers that fail at the worst possible moment.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of card

Noun

One of the best hotel lounges in town, Travelle Kitchen & Bar frames postcard views of the circular Marina Towers next door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches and turquoise water, the region offers a remarkable range of hotels, each one with a distinct sense of place.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of postcard

Noun

On emergency dispatch channels, officials had previously requested the assistance of California Highway Patrol as the fire was moving quickly in the direction of the highway.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Listen to the episode for more—including a quick dispatch from the Fendi couture show in Rome, courtesy of Nicole Phelps.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026

Definition of dispatch

Noun

The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.

— byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.

— Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2026

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