printed matter

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for printed matter
Noun
  • In addition to first-class stamps, the price hike will affect metered letters (from 69 cents to 74 cents), international postage (from $1.65 to $1.70) and domestic postal cards (from 56 cents to 62 cents).
    David Chiu, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The groups have spent millions more on digital ads, text messaging and direct mail, also attacking Paxton.
    Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
  • One ordered supervisors to remove about 200,000 petitions that were sent to voters via direct mail, a decision that a judge upheld on the Friday before Thanksgiving.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Get rid of paper piles: receipts, junk mail, bags, and kids’ schoolwork Eliminate duplicates or lone items like unmatched socks, unwanted gifts, or free giveaways.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Take 10 minutes to recycle junk mail, shred outdated documents, or organize important papers into files.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Jovial Jupiter stations direct in your 3rd House of Communication, helping messages land and showering your daily exchanges with motivation and inspiration.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Larimer also has written a book about bringing his ancestors' letters to life.
    Edie Kasten, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This letter is attached to the claim filed with the bond company.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Please don't waste my time filling up the mailbox with big shiny cards that scream doomsday insults about your opponents.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The Kraken moved past San Jose and into the second and final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, although the Sharks have a game in hand.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Think sprawling properties with gorgeous grounds, postcard-worthy pool decks, five-star dining, and included activities aimed at providing fun for all types of travelers.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The postcard-style design on the side of a Subway location at 8015 State Line Road is his work.
    Joseph Hernandez March 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The dispatch Yesterday saw the start of the Cheltenham Festival, the jump racing calendar’s biggest annual event.
    Ian King, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Next, the lucky ones who got out posted relieved dispatches from the air en route elsewhere.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Printed matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/printed%20matter. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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