Examples of lettering in a Sentence
I couldn't read the sign's lettering.
a sign with gold lettering
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Luckily, the yellow lettering on the blue alternate works well.
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Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The six-story Western Auto Sign — whose red, neon lettering and white, circular incandescent arrow have been part of Kansas City’s nightscape since 1952— has a long history of working and not working.
—Eric Adler
march 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
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Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The six-story Western Auto Sign — whose red, neon lettering and white, circular incandescent arrow have been part of Kansas City’s nightscape since 1952— has a long history of working and not working.
—Eric Adler
march 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lettering
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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettering. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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lettering
noun
let·ter·ing
ˈlet-ə-riŋ 
: letters used in an inscription
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