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

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

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In December, the board decided to rename the institution and new lettering bearing Trump's full name was affixed to the centre's front portico the next day.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Among them, a worn “Army of Alphabetizers” badge from Cuba’s 1961 literacy campaign, its lettering nearly faded.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Sharp lettering sits side-by-side with jovial illustrations of cannons, sombreros and brujas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

“Over the summer, I went to Agent for a back tattoo. I wanted something big and dramatic. So he drew up this elab-orate artwork, with swirls and lettering and then ...” She stopped.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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