1
as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
the correspondence in hair color is about all that the siblings have in common
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2
as in resemblance
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the best friends' correspondence in looks is so striking that they could pass for twins
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3
as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
piles of unanswered correspondence littered the office of the reclusive author
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Recent Examples of correspondence
The first, which finds correspondence with the equally popular oil made from the same plant, concerns the solution’s energizing function.
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Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
When the topic of Cara’s correspondence came up during my recent chat with Mirren and co-star Harrison Ford, who plays Jake, Ford pointed out that the missives were Cara’s way of making sense of what’s happening to her family.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Feb. 2025
Responding fairly swiftly to that letter from Team Baldoni’s Schuster this morning, Lively’s attorney Michael Gottlieb argues in his four-page letter Tuesday that the other side has been disingenuous in its correspondence and actions over this latest issue – and more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
In a report published by The Times, Knauf alleged in email correspondence to the palace’s human resources department that Meghan had bullied two palace aides.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
When the topic of Cara’s correspondence came up during my recent chat with Mirren and co-star Harrison Ford, who plays Jake, Ford pointed out that the missives were Cara’s way of making sense of what’s happening to her family.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Feb. 2025
Responding fairly swiftly to that letter from Team Baldoni’s Schuster this morning, Lively’s attorney Michael Gottlieb argues in his four-page letter Tuesday that the other side has been disingenuous in its correspondence and actions over this latest issue – and more.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
In a report published by The Times, Knauf alleged in email correspondence to the palace’s human resources department that Meghan had bullied two palace aides.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
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The company’s brief never offers any reason to conclude that the Tax Court’s weighing of similarities against differences was clearly erroneous.—
Ryan Finley,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Maintain a bit of similarity by sticking to a singular color (or palette), finish, or material, then play with scale, shape, and thickness of the frame.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Big smile, twinkling eyes, shiny pate — the father-son resemblance is clear straight away.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Moments later, her girlfriend, Christine Diaz, also 32, walks into the room, revealing a striking resemblance to the American pop star.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Jay Fisher,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Food aside, all of their deliveries are transported via mail plane every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The meeting follows Araghchi's statement that an Arab envoy would soon deliver Trump's letter to Iran.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Six massive fluorescent letters and a cartoon beaver in a red cap illuminate our way.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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