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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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
Bridge obtained dozens of emails, reports and correspondence showing that officials knew that more than 160 homes could be acquired to build a megasite for at least two years before all impacted residents and neighbors were informed of the plans.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
In a review of correspondence between the couple and financial documents found in the home, investigators were unable to find any proof that Heidi Firkus knew of the impending eviction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Her first official correspondence from the department came on March 10 via email.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Paperless Post also leans into design collaborations, with contributors from Martha Stewart to beloved children’s illustrator and writer Richard Scarry, reinforcing the idea that digital correspondence can feel lively and fun.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
In a review of correspondence between the couple and financial documents found in the home, investigators were unable to find any proof that Heidi Firkus knew of the impending eviction.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Her first official correspondence from the department came on March 10 via email.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Paperless Post also leans into design collaborations, with contributors from Martha Stewart to beloved children’s illustrator and writer Richard Scarry, reinforcing the idea that digital correspondence can feel lively and fun.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
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However, the similarities to previous hypersonic trials suggest a continuation of ongoing test activity tied to the Dark Eagle program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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These companies shared striking similarities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Namings often tied to philanthropic giving The current clamor bears some resemblance to the controversy that surrounded the wealthy Sackler family’s culpability in the deadly opioid crisis, because in both cases the institutions involved had received vast sums from the family.—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The current clamor bears some resemblance to the controversy that surrounded the wealthy Sackler family’s culpability in the deadly opioid crisis, because in both cases the institutions involved had received vast sums from the family.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The president cast his ballot by mail in a March 24 special election in Florida.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Any potential winner will be notified by mail, email and/or telephone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Muller also indicated there were even more crimes — but only teased the details in his letters.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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