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Recent Examples of lettering
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Against a black background, the red lettering of the title is all but crushing a prone human form.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Hilton wrote on the video in pink lettering.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The show’s set, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, centers around a panel which features — in bright, yellow lettering — the day and time, taking the audience from Sunday morning to Wednesday evening, when Romeo and Juliet take their final breaths.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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The first advertises the restaurant’s name and the second larger sign advertises the lunch special in red and white lettering.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Against a black background, the red lettering of the title is all but crushing a prone human form.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Hilton wrote on the video in pink lettering.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The show’s set, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, centers around a panel which features — in bright, yellow lettering — the day and time, taking the audience from Sunday morning to Wednesday evening, when Romeo and Juliet take their final breaths.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettering
Noun
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Along with plenty of floral fun, there’ll be music from traditional instruments like the Chinese guzheng and Hmong qeej, Tai Qi, education about medicinal plants, guided sensory walks, water calligraphy demonstrations, poetry and food vendors.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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That preparation included lessons in calligraphy, horseback riding, piano and Regency dancing.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Travelers that need to declare excess currency can submit a FinCEN Form 105 online or in person by printing the form and presenting it to a CBP officer.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Advantage ColorGraphics has been printing the Disneyland guide maps that double as free souvenirs since 1994 and has worked with the Anaheim theme park since 1984.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Noun
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One night, Tyler was writing a paper for school in his immaculate handwriting and made a mistake.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Tartaglione, who is now serving four life sentences for the murders, said in a 2025 podcast interview that his lawyers had handwriting experts examine the note.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
Updated May 6,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The Chicago Cubs extended Nico Hoerner, inking him to a six-year, $141 million contract, clearing the way for Chisholm to be the best second baseman available.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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But rather than inking a multi-year super max deal, the route many of her contemporaries took, Collier signed only a one-year contract with Minnesota.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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His manuscripts and letters were left abandoned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Barker worked at Starbucks and spent every free moment writing and shooting.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Barca are 8/15 to score the night’s first goal, but writing Madrid off entirely in any Clasico is rarely advisable.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The highest enrollment was likely in 1909, with some 90 students studying bookkeeping, telegraphy, penmanship, math and English.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Steven Spielberg introduced Howard to Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, who was working on the script for The Paper with brother Stephen Koepp, a Time magazine editor.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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The best part of that is the good story mom helped script is just starting.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lettering. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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