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

Cooper agreed, and issued a preliminary injunction in June that forced the center to revert to the original name and remove lettering on the front façade of the complex. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 New wayfinding signs are in Vanderbilt’s preferred font (Libre Calson), and the school’s name is shown in gold lettering above a new iron gate on 21st Street. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026 After Sabrina was born, Raudel tattooed her name on his neck in cursive lettering. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 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 See All Example Sentences for lettering

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Noun

Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Two other performers this year, the festival’s special guests, are Rinsen Wakayagi, a Shihan-level Nihonbuyo dancer and Sora Shodo, a sumi ink calligraphy and live performance artist.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of calligraphy

Verb

But printing a few thousand visitor passes was proving to be a formidable challenge.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
People were manually creating labels for raw materials using Microsoft Paint, printing them on paper, then using Excel spreadsheets to track where materials were located.

— Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of printing

Noun

Some handwriting experts wondered whether a lack of panache in penmanship was generational.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The show is arranged in eight parts and begins with a large white wall at the entrance with the title of the show scrawled in RM’s handwriting.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of handwriting

Verb

As Marchand first reported last month, Buck has clinched a sweet renewal deal with ESPN, inking a six-year extension that’s worth nearly $110 million.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The brand recently cut the ribbon of a store in Gstaad and is in progress of inking agreements to amp up its distribution in Middle East starting in 2027.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of inking

Noun

However, a letter Lowen uncovers later claims the manuscript was purely fictional and a writing exercise she was advised to do by her publisher.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Forced to deliver a manuscript, Maria writes an autobiography clocking in at a shade over 200 pages.

— Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of manuscript

Verb

The original Latin meaning of curriculum vitae led me to imagine writing their history as the course of a life.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Sethi started writing after reading reports of Afghan refugees being moved out of temporary shelters as Germany took in large numbers of Ukrainians escaping the war.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of writing

Noun

Some handwriting experts wondered whether a lack of panache in penmanship was generational.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Concerns over child development, too much access In the survey, parents expressed concerns for the development of their children’s fine motor skills and penmanship, while others focused on worries regarding access to AI and apps like YouTube.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of penmanship

Verb

After winning an Academy Award for penning the screenplay for 2010’s The Social Network, Sorkin replaces David Fincher in the director’s chair for the companion piece.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Investigators believe Roberts tried to enlist the help of a school janitor to get rid of Russell’s car, penning a note and leaving it hidden inside a cabinet at Linda Lentin K-8 Center in North Miami, where Roberts was working at the time.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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