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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

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

A tribute to the 2024 World Series championship, the mural features Betts, Freeman and Ohtani but is highlighted by a larger-than-life image of Lakers legend Bryant wearing a basketball jersey with Dodgers colors and lettering.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

The pages were of sheepskin, called parchment, and were covered with careful lettering and decorations.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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