as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another the epistles of Saint Paul to various communities of early Christians

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Recent Examples of epistle The Rapture has no scriptural basis besides an obviously metaphorical verse in Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Michael Robbins, Harper’s Magazine , 9 Nov. 2022 Wohl imagines this section as an epistle to Bobby, describing what became of Edie. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 In its paper-thin hypocrisy, his video epistle Was a minute-long rendition of his usual dog whistle. John Lithgow, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2021 The group epistle was sent to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a division of HHS that works on research and tools to improve health care and policy. Tom Simonite, Wired, 24 Sep. 2020 See All Example Sentences for epistle
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letter
Noun
  • The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaigner referenced reporting by the Financial Times before receiving confirmation a letter from Mizuno on the athleticwear brand’s gradual exit from the controversial trade’s supply chain.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
  • During this week’s debate, several lawmakers read letters from their constituents complaining about the costs of their electric bills.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025

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“Epistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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