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letter of introduction

NOUN
character reference
Synonyms
WEAK
certificate of character good character good word letter of recommendation letter of reference recommendation reference testimonial voucher
NOUN
credentials
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diploma
STRONG
accreditation authorization card certificate character deed docket document documentation endorsement license missive papers passport proof recommendation sanction testament testimonial title token voucher warrant
WEAK
letter of credence
Antonyms
STRONG
disapproval refusal
NOUN
identification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
description passport recognition testimony
STRONG
ID apperception assimilation badge bracelet credentials establishment naming papers tag
WEAK
cataloging classifying dog tag identity bracelet letter of recommendation

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Langley was just 22 when she arrived in LA with a letter of introduction to a literary agent, planning to stay just a few months.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022

He landed in Beirut, Lebanon, with a teacher’s letter of introduction to the Collège Arménien, a lycée founded in 1928 to educate Armenian refugees.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2021

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sent King a letter of introduction.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2020

He claimed the White House provided Paul with a letter of introduction at his request, including "topics of interest that Senator Paul wanted to discuss with President Putin."

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2018

Franklin gave Deane a letter of introduction to Dr. Edward Bancroft, the son of a Connecticut tavern owner who had done some spying for Franklin when he lived in London.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen