postmistresses

plural of postmistress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for postmistresses
Noun
  • One of the most important messengers.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
  • All three voter blocs strongly favored Mayor Scott’s message and policies over the approach, by both GOP and Democratic politicians, that focused only on police as messengers and policing as a response to concerns about crime.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The birds – which can grow up to 4 feet tall and weigh up to 25 pounds – have been known to chase mail carriers and children, damage cars and cause traffic jams.
    Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Here is a look at how mail carriers will be impacted by Labor Day this year.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Postmistresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postmistresses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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