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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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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3
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
Officials have also been working on correspondence to the families.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Real-World Impact Consider a financial services firm drowning in loan applications and client correspondence.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
No contemporary correspondence or accounts from the artist or associates indicates Caillebotte was gay.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Several firms failed to kickstart production, while others that met manufacturing targets found the subsidy pay out to be slow, according to government documents and correspondence seen by Reuters.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Real-World Impact Consider a financial services firm drowning in loan applications and client correspondence.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
No contemporary correspondence or accounts from the artist or associates indicates Caillebotte was gay.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Several firms failed to kickstart production, while others that met manufacturing targets found the subsidy pay out to be slow, according to government documents and correspondence seen by Reuters.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
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Mississippi River Delta culture in Louisiana and the Mekong River Delta culture in Vietnam share similarities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While this may not be a direct response, Banks’ tweets come after fans began to note Banks latest song had stylistic similarities to GloRilla.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process starts by filling out an I-90 form online or by mail and paying the fee.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The testing required customers to submit a saliva sample by mail to then receive personalized genetic reports, which has resulted in the company holding the genetic data of more than 15 million customers.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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McLean acknowledged that the city had received letters from Attorney General Raul Labrador and Sheriff Matt Clifford.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Anderson, a U.S. citizen who lives in Connecticut, received a letter via email instructing her to self-deport, according to NBC News.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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