LETTERING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of lettering

as in calligraphy

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verb

present participle of letter

as in printing

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Noun

Two months later, the scaffolding and tarp that were placed in front of the building to remove the lettering are still up. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026 He was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie with black Nike lettering, and black Air Force 1 sneakers. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 The pattern references Gawthorpe Hall (the historic country house on whose grounds Burnley’s training base is located) and the lettering is based on our old programmes. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lettering

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Noun

A lot of effort went into researching different mystical, strange calligraphy and all kinds of diagram stuff that are in that.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Set in a former Ottoman villa, the museum houses an extensive collection of Ottoman calligraphy, paintings, and decorative arts, alongside rotating exhibitions that explore both Turkish and international artists.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of calligraphy

Verb

By the 1960s innovations in silk screen printing, a process of image transfer that has its origins in historic block printing from China and Japan, made slogan-spreading all the easier.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Street & Smith’s was the originator, printing its first preview yearbook in 1940, but as the sport exploded, so did the market.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of printing

Noun

Little is more magical than opening the mailbox and seeing the handwriting of a loved one.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Investigators collected handwriting samples from dozens of people, and all the individuals tested were excluded except for Patsy, whom examiners were unable to eliminate as the possible author.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of handwriting

Verb

According to the largest group of respondents, bringing in depth defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin and inking free agent Ryan Shea was enough to move the needle in a positive direction.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Lee joins after inking a deal to star in Tygo, a Korean-language entry in the franchise centered on his former child soldier turned mercenary, which is in post-production.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of inking

Noun

Dated over 2,000 years ago, these manuscripts shatter claims that Jewish connection to the land is a modern invention, offering a factual foundation for peace and reconciliation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Cusk and Portman didn’t respond to THR’s inquiries about whether the author had sought the actress’ approval before embarking on Life of M or showed her the manuscript before publication.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of manuscript

Verb

Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Dunham is adapting the script with Jessica Huang, while Jepsen is writing the music and lyrics with Ethan Gruska.

— Jessica Barrett, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of writing

Noun

In the first half of the 20th century, penmanship was often taught as a distinct subject in American elementary schools, where children could spend as much as 45 minutes a day on handwriting instruction and practice.

— Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Well-known for his penmanship of the Ferrari Enzo over 25 years ago, Japanese designer Ken Okuyama chose the glamorous surroundings of Monterey Car Week to unveil his latest—and perhaps most ambitious—creation, the Kode89.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of penmanship

Verb

Screenwriter Zach Helm, whose credits include Stranger Than Fiction and Deep Water, is penning the script.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Denis Villeneuve is set to direct an upcoming Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios, with Peaky Blinders mastermind Steven Knight penning the script.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

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