: a written communication : letter
wrote a lengthy missive to her father
Examples of missive in a Sentence
She received yet another lengthy missive from her father.
the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults
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The subtext of the missive raises several questions.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The four-page missive is expected to fetch more than $50,000.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Steel asked Mia about positive and affectionate texts to Diddy, with his point being that a victim wouldn’t send kind missives.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Ars Video However, behind closed doors, missives have been flying.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The four-page missive is expected to fetch more than $50,000.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Steel asked Mia about positive and affectionate texts to Diddy, with his point being that a victim wouldn’t send kind missives.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Ars Video However, behind closed doors, missives have been flying.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for missive
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“Missive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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