Definition of correspondencenext
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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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Recent Examples of correspondence The report about the bust at the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le Mura was published by Valentina Salerno, who undertook a decade of research into notarial records, inventories, wills, and correspondence, paired with stylistic analysis to connect the sculpture to Michelangelo. News Desk, Artforum, 12 Mar. 2026 The league hasn’t commented on the situation since, but the Epstein-Tisch correspondence has prompted questions at the federal level. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026 Ballard provided copies of her correspondence with the state to KFF Health News and NBC News. Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correspondence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondence
Noun
  • There was enough similarity in the complaints filed with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation to imply that the fanaticism came directly from the Pentagon, where Hegseth himself has been leading prayer meetings during duty hours.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.
    Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s enough of a resemblance between Jae and one of Radio Silence’s frequent collaborators that viewers may inevitably wonder whether Melissa Barrera was ever in the mix for the role.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Alves and Alves McConaughey wore their hip-length locks in natural curls, which only added to their resemblance.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Weeks earlier, the same two employees told the I‑Team they had been hired to open mail and scan documents and were unaware of the fraud allegations or arrest of the man who ran the company.
    Brian New, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Of those, 41,212 voters had voted early in-person, per the DuPage County Clerk’s Office, while 35,966 mail-in ballots had been received and verified.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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  • Larimer also has written a book about bringing his ancestors' letters to life.
    Edie Kasten, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This letter is attached to the claim filed with the bond company.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Correspondence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondence. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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