: a written communication : letter
wrote a lengthy missive to her father
Examples of missive in a Sentence
She received yet another lengthy missive from her father.
the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults
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Private citizens, companies, community groups and schools adopt the missives and anonymously fill wish lists, brightening holidays for thousands.
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Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Loomer posted a series of missives throughout the afternoon, calling out Ramaswamy, Musk and anyone else in Trump's orbit who isn't fully committed to closing the borders.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
Four days later, Sandoval and his executive assistant received a missive of roughly 1,500 words from Stalions.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
His goal was always to send these missives out in the world and let people process them.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Loomer posted a series of missives throughout the afternoon, calling out Ramaswamy, Musk and anyone else in Trump's orbit who isn't fully committed to closing the borders.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
Four days later, Sandoval and his executive assistant received a missive of roughly 1,500 words from Stalions.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
His goal was always to send these missives out in the world and let people process them.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Missive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missive. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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