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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

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

Not expecting him to claim China itself, she also gave him a letter of introduction to its emperor.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Coram had arrived that day from the north, with a letter of introduction from an acquaintance of Professor Hallgrimsson’s, the consul of the witches at the town of Trollesund.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.