direct mail

Definition of direct mailnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of direct mail Bailey, on the other hand, reported spending more than $914,000, roughly two-thirds of the total his campaign raised during the quarter, on direct mail fundraising and related postage. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 Marketing through display advertising, radio and television spots, or direct mail has become more challenging as audiences splinter across platforms or devise and take advantage of ways to bypass or completely ignore such traditional methods. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026 Voters say campaigns have muddied the waters on the issue, from contradictory direct mail campaigns to a leading ballot question. — Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 In this context, marketing includes TV, radio and outdoor advertising in the Rhode Island market, as well as direct mail and gift card promotions. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for direct mail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for direct mail
Noun
  • Cut Out Clutter Imagine a pile of junk mail on your dining room table or a nightstand overflowing with a week’s worth of water glasses.
    — Megan McCarty, The Spruce, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The gyms also told consumers that the mail-in cancellations should be sent by certified or registered mail, according to the FTC.
    — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
  • It is highly recommended that a taxpayer use the foreign country’s version of certified or registered mail because the receipt can serve as proof of timely mailing/filing.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The tech titan has already been piling on $4 billion in investments to expand its rural delivery network, which is expected to expand the network’s rural footprint to more than 200 delivery stations.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kosher food products are usually more expensive because of the special handling requirements in producing them.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • However, moka pots require special handling to keep them clean and in good working order, and there are several things to avoid, including putting them in the dishwasher.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The numbers above the address give an idea of the scope of the trans mailer operation.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a breakdown of what is true on the mailer and what is not.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Direct mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/direct%20mail. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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