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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Recent Examples of lettering

Noun

After Sabrina was born, Raudel tattooed her name on his neck in cursive lettering. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lettering

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Noun

The kingdom’s painters gave their canvases to palm trees and dates, dhows and calligraphy, while crude merely paid for the paint.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Even Koguchi, who grew up in Japan, said watching such a large-scale live calligraphy performance was a rare experience for her.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of calligraphy

Verb

That shift, from manufacturing static objects to manufacturing objects capable of adapting, could ultimately make 4D printing one of the more interesting directions in the evolution of additive manufacturing.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
There are also features such as scanning, copying, and two-sided auto printing that give the printer more functionality outside of just printing.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of printing

Noun

Decades later, Denise Epstein opened a leather case of her mother’s and discovered a manuscript set forth in tiny handwriting.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The sticker will feature a butterfly — an image that Parton had long used in her logos — with the singer’s first name in her handwriting in the middle, all in Tennessee orange and white.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of handwriting

Verb

Smith and the Pacers wrapped up summer league play on July 18, meaning Smith stood by for one day shy of a full month before inking his first NBA contract.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of inking

Noun

Decades later, Denise Epstein opened a leather case of her mother’s and discovered a manuscript set forth in tiny handwriting.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
One such collection of it-narratives survives in the form of the tiny manuscript books authored by children associated with the prominent New England Hale family.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of manuscript

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

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