letter 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈle-tər How to pronounce letter (audio)
Definition of letternext
as in epistle
a message on paper from one person or group to another he faithfully wrote her a letter every week they were apart

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letter

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈle-tər How to pronounce letter (audio)
as in landlord
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another it is the letter of the apartment—not the lessee—who is responsible for basic repair and upkeep

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letter

3 of 3

verb

as in to write

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Recent Examples of letter
Noun
What Applicants Should Do Now Companies weighing a charter can work backward from what the two letters found, and three of the OCC’s findings are worth addressing before filing. — Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Most of the letters in the Beinecke’s collection are replies to Cullen, and reading them without seeing the originating source letter was a beautiful exercise for my imagination. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Colorist Jordie Bellaire, lettered Tom Napolitano, designer Dylan Todd, and editor Steve Foxe make up the rest of the creative team. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 Century City Valentine's collection with Peanuts Sugarfina While Sugarfina offers a wide range of Valentine’s Day treats, the standout is the Peanuts x Sugarfina love letters candy tasting collection. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for letter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letter
  1. epistle
  2. landlord
  3. write
  4. note
  5. pen
  6. memo
  7. print
  8. pencil
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
Definition of epistle
Noun
  • If your washing machine breaks or there is a leak in your ceiling, your landlord will be responsible for paying to replace it or fix the problem.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nevertheless, a group of landlords is suing the board seeking to reverse the decision.
    — Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of landlord
Verb
  • Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of her prolific career, Zambreno has written 10 books — each as puzzling and surprising as the last.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of write
Noun
  • Once home, hunched over a Nespresso, Tracey attended to the buildup on her iPhone, saving Lois’s WhatsApp voice note till last.
    — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Davis Polk's client note describes the package as continuing bombardment rather than storming the beaches, built from existing authorities.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Before last season, Aitken penned an open letter to the Angels, pleading for a better partnership, a name change, and more access to inspect the stadium.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The comment seemed to be a reference to Anthropic and its CEO, Dario Amodei, who has penned a number of blogs and made other comments about the risks of AI.
    — Samantha Subin,CJ Haddad,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pen
Noun
  • According to the memo, Google's electric demand is expected to grow faster than Entergy can add new electricity generation.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The agency recently sent out a memo banning its immigration officers from using them.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of memo
Verb
  • The shower itself features a deep green wall digitally printed to appear like real tile.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The structural backbones of the phalanges are 3D-printed from PLA, while soft silicone interfaces provide friction and compliance when the fingers contact a branch.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • Filling the tanks at today’s prices does not pencil out for a trader, yet should happen anyway, because the alternative is negotiating with your suppliers at the height of winter.
    — John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
  • For business, long-term growth forecasts can indicate whether major capital spending plans pencil out, as well as whether the company should target higher-end products or lower-cost alternatives.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of pencil

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“Letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letter. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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