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lettering

[let-er-ing] / ˈlɛt ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
block letter
Synonyms
WEAK
block capital handprinting
NOUN
inscription
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caption engraving epitaph signature
STRONG
autograph dedication heading imprint label legend saying wording
NOUN
marking
Synonyms
STRONG
blazing branding earmarking impressing imprinting initialing inscribing labeling notching scoring signing stamping tagging ticketing
NOUN
print
Synonyms
STRONGEST
book copy edition engraving lithograph magazine newspaper photograph stamp type writing
STRONG
characters composition face font impress impression imprint indentation issue letters newsprint periodical typeface typescript typesetting
WEAK
black and white printed matter

Example Sentences

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The illuminated manuscript depicting the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament has been described as "the work of angels" due to the complexity of its lettering and illustrations.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The white cap with gold lettering is a bit of Trump merch, currently on sale for $55.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The captain of the Zhen Hua 29 greeted McMichael on the ship’s deck and took him to a state room below the bridge decorated with red fabric scrolls covered in gold Chinese lettering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Additional ground clearance, aggressive cladding with “SUBARU” lettering on the back, yellow accents, and 17-inch black wheels spotlight the styling enhancements.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

That’s what the lettering along the walls tells us.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali