boldface

noun

bold·​face ˈbōl(d)-ˌfās 

: a heavy-faced type

also : printing in boldface

Examples of boldface in a Sentence

The headline was printed in boldface.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ruffalo is one of 3,000 boldface names to sign an open letter urging regulators at the state and federal level to stop the merger. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026

Plenty of boldface names took their places Monday night on celebrity row and throughout the crowd at Game 3 of the NBA Finals. — Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 9 June 2026

The latest release of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation sent fresh shockwaves through Hollywood, sweeping up boldface names across music, film and royalty. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026

But what often gets lost in being aware of boldface names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and of course Tiger Woods is the fact that pro golf isn’t actually where all the heat and light is. — Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boldface

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

boldface

noun

bold·​face ˈbōl(d)-ˌfās 

1

: a type having thick dark lines compare lightface

2

: printing set in boldface