with a capital

phrase

—used with a following capital letter to emphasize or qualify a preceding word

not an accident but murder with a capital M

desired romance with a capital R

Examples of with a capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the public imagination, Housewives with a capital H are fame-hungry attention hogs who would rather throw the $400 bottle of Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux that’s sitting in front of us than sip it, as Cosby is hesitantly doing now. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Having Giannis Antetokounmpo on your roster is a win with a capital W. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Fawn Bluff Private Lodge is remote with a capital R, but that’s part of the appeal. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for with a capital

• capitol
• noncapital