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
To date, over 280,000 letters have come in, with the vast majority against. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 Sotheby’s has brought major collections such as the Honresfield Library to market, and now the Nelson archive, asking buyers to take the whole story rather than cherry-pick a trophy letter. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 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
  • Her first rule is to read the lease and talk to the landlord before starting anything.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • It’s named after India’s zamindars, the feudal landlords who held power as aristocrats for centuries.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of landlord
Verb
  • Furnari recalled that some of the song’s early music and lyrics came together quickly, but writing words that could do justice to their experience was another matter.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • If the student is found responsible, they could be made to compensate for damages in cash or service, write an essay or go to workshops, or be barred from participating in campus events or organizations.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of write
Noun
  • Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Nina Raine and Moses Raine, previously best known as playwrights, penned the scripts, making their debut as a TV writing duo.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Paszkowski penned the distinctive exterior, incorporating layered decks as a nod to Japanese pavilion architecture and a sleek, angular superstructure inspired by a katana.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pen
Noun
  • The message comes following Tuesday morning’s memo from David Ellison, chairman and CEO, and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, which acknowledged that layoffs will be part of the process of integrating the two companies.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Former Superintendent Crystal Hill alleged in a memo before she was fired that those payments were authorized without a direct CMS contract in place.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of memo
Verb
  • Diesel printed fall tweed patterns on lightweight button-up shirts and applied denim prints to jersey.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • No, this is not affecting some of the more prestigious schools in college athletics, who essentially print money in the bowels of their athletic department buildings.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • Hundreds of news stories, commentaries and uncountable hours in meetings have been committed to the debate over what that redevelopment should be and what can pencil out.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pencil

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“Letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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