as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
even though she has an e-mail account, she still prefers to send snail mail
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Recent Examples of snail mail
Workers aged 60 and older who do not have online accounts can still receive hard-copy statements via snail mail.
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David Rae, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This finding, coupled with the growing evidence of snail mail's resurgence in the face of digital media overload, suggests that traditional marketing strategies may still hold significant value.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But my husband cut him out and Dad was left for years making fruitless communication attempts via email, voice messages — even snail mail.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Wedding invitations, once a snail mail exclusive industry, now go beyond even email inboxes after the peak of digital invite services created in the '90s and aughts.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Aug. 2024
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David Rae, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This finding, coupled with the growing evidence of snail mail's resurgence in the face of digital media overload, suggests that traditional marketing strategies may still hold significant value.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But my husband cut him out and Dad was left for years making fruitless communication attempts via email, voice messages — even snail mail.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Wedding invitations, once a snail mail exclusive industry, now go beyond even email inboxes after the peak of digital invite services created in the '90s and aughts.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snail mail
Noun
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Those opting to pay by mail should take into account postmarks for payment deadlines.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Will mail be delivered? U.S. Postal Service post offices will be open regular hours and mail will be delivered on Dec. 31, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.Gabe Hauari, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Competition also came from airlines and intercity bus lines that could easily carry parcel post on their routes.Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2024
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Extending parcel post to the countryside was vehemently opposed by merchants, who feared competition from Sears Roebuck and other mail order houses.Tom Dillard, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2021
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Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Parker forged deep connections with Sykes' group, which worked closely with the Sixers on an initial proposal to bring a team here, according to city correspondence obtained by Axios through an open records request.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Snail mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snail%20mail. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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