LETTERED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈle-tərd

Definition of lettered

as in literate

having or displaying advanced knowledge or education the lettered crowd is well acquainted with the author, but the average reader probably hasn't heard of him

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lettered

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verb

past tense of letter

as in printed

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Recent Examples of lettered

Adjective

Others questioned the new emphasis on lettered exits, arguing that street names and intersections can be more useful for tourists and occasional riders. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The divisions are lettered from Alpha through Lima; some are smaller, some a little bigger, depending on how challenging the search areas are, McQuarrie told CNN. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lettered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettered

Adjective

Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
The incomparably salty and character-rich cast of Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine swept into Venice via water taxi Thursday to introduce the Oscar winner’s latest darkly literate comedy-drama.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of literate

Verb

Officials said many ballot envelopes have already been printed, and some smaller election offices lack the equipment or staff to meet the new requirements.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
The fact that they were printed as direct quotes from me is unacceptable and untenable.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of printed

Verb

Ruffalo’s collaborator Kenneth Lonergan penned an open letter defending him against the antisemitism accusations.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Before last season, Aitken penned an open letter to the Angels, pleading for a better partnership, a name change, and more access to inspect the stadium.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of penned

Verb

Meanwhile, Polymarket has inked partnerships with top leagues including Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, as well as pro teams like MLB's New York Yankees and NHL's New York Rangers.

— Lillian Rizzo,Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Some major studios have inked deals to integrate AI into the production process.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of inked

Verb

But, as Zack Rosenblatt wrote this morning, Johnson, 79, is apparently making amends.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The California Post’s Ben Bolch, the former steward of this newsletter, reported Frenk wrote a letter transferring control over the use of UCLA’s logo from a student-run organization to the athletic department.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026