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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
Prince Harry and Meghan aren't the only parents of their generation to refrain from showing their children's faces in online correspondence.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Have Invitations Arrive at Least Six Weeks Ahead of the Wedding
The proper wedding invitations are usually a more thorough and formal correspondence that can include inserts, details of pre-wedding events, and requests for RSVPs.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
First, be sure to gather any supporting documents that back up your claim, like payment records or correspondence.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Have Invitations Arrive at Least Six Weeks Ahead of the Wedding
The proper wedding invitations are usually a more thorough and formal correspondence that can include inserts, details of pre-wedding events, and requests for RSVPs.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
First, be sure to gather any supporting documents that back up your claim, like payment records or correspondence.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
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Even the Blue Jackets’ subtly savage social media team noticed the similarity in the two goals Jarry gave up in the shootout.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Freeman immediately spotted similarities to her own unpublished book.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yet his 19th century call for pausing mechanical progress bears a striking resemblance to recent open letters and policy proposals about AI safety.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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But, in the end, Aubrey was perfect for a younger Older Elliott, even if there’s little to no resemblance between the two of you.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Apple’s similar system is a sure fire way of drastically reducing phishing mails.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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All post offices will be closed, with regular mail suspended, according to the United States Postal Service.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Newsom sent a letter on Friday inviting the incoming president to California to meet with fire victims, survey the devastation in Los Angeles County and join him in thanking first responders.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Each November, healthcare watchdog nonprofit The Leapfrog Group assigns hospitals letter grades based on noted issues and standards of care.Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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