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lettering

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verb

present participle of letter

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Recent Examples of lettering
Noun
Stepping into Trader Joe’s is a grocery experience of colors, cartoon lettering, and bargain buys unlike other typical supermarkets. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 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 The gift also came with a black pen bearing the president’s signature in gold lettering. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026 Delivery troubles The logo and lettering of online retailer Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany’s headquarters. Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lettering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettering
Noun
  • Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.
    Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Elders get their hearing checked and play mahjongg and practice calligraphy in the shade of empty plazas.
    Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The answer presented itself in Rajasthan’s legendary craft traditions—block-printing workshops, miniature painting studios, and family-run ateliers where centuries-old techniques are still practiced by hand.
    Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • What started as looking at his dad’s vintage magazines or printing off pictures online grew into something available 24/7.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.
    Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Since then, Uber has gone a different path—inking deals with nearly every major robotaxi player in the market, from Waymo to WeRide.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
  • K’Lavon Chaisson is inking a 1-year, $12 million deal with the Commanders, according to the NFL Network.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Because there is a real editor waiting for my manuscript, the book is not-yet-finished, rather than unfinished.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Some of the most prominent examples are found in the Libro de axedrez, or Book of Games—a manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso X of Spain in 1283 CE.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Stick matches in decorative boxes, long-lasting taper candles and scented matchsticks intended to be burned as incense, writing materials and books, and a collection of comfy slippers are all available for purchase, in person or online.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cursive Academy, founded by husband and wife Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, earned its nonprofit status in November 2025 and partners with organizations, companies and individuals to resurrect the art of penmanship.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While the Broadway production was presented on a huge, revolving set, this intimate black-box staging will focus on the language and storytelling in the script.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Married writing-producing team Marc Guggenheim (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow) and Tara Butters (Agent Carter, Reaper) are attached to serve as showrunners, and a script has been completed.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lettering. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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