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
In their correspondence with the Education Department, hundreds of schools reported widespread communication breakdowns, processing delays and an erosion of federal support services.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Khalil's attorneys submitted a court filing with email correspondence that appeared to support their claim.
—Sonam Sheth
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
For the libretto, Puts uses selections from their correspondence — from the heady rush of their early relationship through its souring and O’Keeffe’s deepening romance with the landscape of New Mexico.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Letters to Trump, published in 2023, compiles decades of correspondence with celebrities and world leaders.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Khalil's attorneys submitted a court filing with email correspondence that appeared to support their claim.
—Sonam Sheth
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
For the libretto, Puts uses selections from their correspondence — from the heady rush of their early relationship through its souring and O’Keeffe’s deepening romance with the landscape of New Mexico.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Letters to Trump, published in 2023, compiles decades of correspondence with celebrities and world leaders.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
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On a recording of The Zach Lowe show this week, Lowe, a national NBA analyst, pointed out the similarities between an offensive possession the Timberwolves produced in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 and what San Antonio did in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, also in Oklahoma City.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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Yet the siblings’ new environment curdles pretty quickly as Laura becomes unduly fascinated with Piper’s similarities to her deceased child, and is outwardly hostile toward the fiercely protective Andy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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This is a mid-size crossover SUV with some resemblance to a Jeep Renegade from the front, albeit with a much more contemporary spin.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The Humane Rescue Alliance of Washington, DC, provided photos of adoptable dogs with some resemblance to that dog.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Will mail be delivered? Memorial Day is a USPS holiday, according to the agency's website, meaning mail will not be delivered and post offices will be closed for retail transactions on May 26.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The labor action does not constitute a nationwide strike or work stoppage, calming the fears of businesses that use Canada Post to ship mail and parcels after a previous month-long strike hampered the 2024 holiday season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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For example, the museum obtained a letter written by Grace Thorpe to her mother during World War II because someone had found it in an antique shop.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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What ecumenical efforts can be expected to remain unclear, but Kirill did send the new pope a congratulatory letter following his election that seemed to signal an openness to peace.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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