cover letter
noun
US
: a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it
Always include a cover letter with your résumé.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
Much of Epstein’s cover letter for the role is devoted to growing FIU’s prestige and bringing in more donations to the school.
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Austin Horn
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
But being yourself in a cover letter and dropping it off in person doesn’t seem like the worst idea.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
Tailor your resume and cover letter to show how your skills match the role.
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Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
Much of Epstein’s cover letter for the role is devoted to growing FIU’s prestige and bringing in more donations to the school.
—
Austin Horn
june 30,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
But being yourself in a cover letter and dropping it off in person doesn’t seem like the worst idea.
—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
Tailor your resume and cover letter to show how your skills match the role.
—
Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cover letter
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“Cover letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20letter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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