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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Adjective

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

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Adjective

Hitler came to power in a highly literate Germany, but the Nazis took advantage of movies and radio to push simple messages with immediate emotional impact.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
In 1636, when Harvard University opened its doors to train Puritan ministers, administrators assumed that the entering class was highly literate – not only in English, but in Greek and Latin, as well.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of literate

Verb

More than 600 people have signed an online and printed petition calling for the West Craighead station to be added to the Red Line.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
The Food and Drug Administration recall announcement Tuesday urges customers to check their products against the barcode, lane number and best-before dates printed on the back of the pouches.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Definition of printed

Adjective

Protein Education Is on the Rise These days, consumers are becoming more educated on everything related to protein.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
The first of its kind, the program was developed by Michele McGeoy, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who became concerned with social justice after noticing that the internet boom had benefited mostly white, educated people.

— Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

Association of University Presses (AUPresses) members share a commitment to advancing knowledge and have long published scholarly works that contribute to understanding many complex subjects, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
This followed a common scholarly notion that Maya hieroglyphics were not tied to spoken language.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026

Definition of scholarly

Verb

End Of Decade Scenarios Many tech firms have inked long-term power purchase agreements with utilities and suppliers.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
His 45-day posting window carried late until the White Sox inked the slugger to a straight two-year, $34 million deal that would allow for Murakami to test the market before his age-28 season.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of inked

Verb

In messages before the attack, read aloud before the court on Monday, Colt wrote about his longing for fame and obsession with Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter who killed 17 students and teachers in 2018.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Someone in your field with half your experience just sent a client a flawless proposal, and ChatGPT wrote most of it.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of wrote

Verb

When Tori Penso walked onto the field, her three daughters were with her – their names inscribed on her cleats as a reminder of what the occasion meant beyond the whistle.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The names of every winning team since 1947 are inscribed on its base.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

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