letters

/ ˈlɛtəz /

noun

1. literary knowledge, ability, or learning

   a man of letters

2. literary culture in general

3. an official title, degree, etc, indicated by an abbreviation

   letters after one's name

Example Sentences

Beale’s attempt to modernize Lloyd’s culture and technology provoked a “complete backlash right from the beginning,” including a stream of hostile emails and letters, she said.

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Welty’s published letters put her love of a lively exchange on display.

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Translations of Joseph’s letters to Van Gogh, hospitalized after the ear-cutting incident, were poignant testimony to their friendship.

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Radio station DJs now are expected to say “Guaranteed Human,” as part of their hourly on-air disclosures, which include announcing the station’s call letters, as required by the Federal Communications Commission.

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If you’re wondering what’s included in their letters to Santa this year, Jinkx is asking for the dismantling of the patriarchy, the rise of feminine rule and unabashed freedom for androgynous people.

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Related Words

• article 
• biography 
• brochure 
• composition 
• drama 
• essay 
• history 
• information 
• leaflet 
• lore 
• novel 
• pamphlet 
• poetry 
• prose 
• research 
• story