billet-doux

noun

Definition of billet-douxnext
as in letter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for billet-doux
  1. letter
  2. open letter
  3. epistle
  4. memorandum
  5. missive
  6. mail
  7. postcard
  8. dispatch
Noun
  • The letter requested a formal investigation into the flights, clear communication to officials and an implementation of preventative measures to tackle unsafe drone operations.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But, the attorney general’s office said, there are some clues the letter is a scam.
    Laurel Demkovich, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of letter
Noun
  • After the news broke, Carter’s company Roc Nation tweeted an open letter from Carter to Buzbee.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
  • So too have hundreds of Georgian diplomats and civil servants, who have signed open letters calling the delay of EU talks unlawful.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of open letter
Noun
  • One of the earliest witnesses to the spread of Christianity, the codex features the first epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Yet the novel evolved incrementally from public to private, epistle to narrative as the scope of the vision enlarged.
    David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of epistle
Noun
  • The city has exclusive rights to buy and redevelop the heliport site from the IAA under a memorandum of understanding signed in 2021.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
  • After the memorandum of agreement was published Tuesday night, some members expressed discontent with the deal.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of memorandum
Noun
  • Even as Hegseth put a brave face on the state of his nomination fight, Trump issued no social media missives in his defense.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The 1994 missive warned that the Internet was an existential threat to Microsoft, prompting Gates to make the web central to everything the company did.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of missive
Noun
  • Semi-trucks full of packages and mail began piling up along Brookville Road waiting to enter the distribution center, leading to major traffic issues some worry are dangerous.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many firms will now increase corporate security personnel at offices and residences, deploy enhanced mail screening and focus on public events executives are attending, said Fred Burton, executive director of protective intelligence at Ontic.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Attendees of the 70mm engagements will receive a collectible brochure and postcard set showcasing the work of László Toth, the fictional architect played by Brody, who is at the center of the film.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Each shipment also includes a picturesque postcard from the country featured and a card with tasting notes and the coffee’s history.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of postcard
Noun
  • The software can schedule jobs, take payments, handle payroll, and dispatch workers.
    Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Medics came into the house about 90 seconds after Clark told radio dispatch the scene was safe to enter.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dispatch
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