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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The third post confirmed the arriving single and its artwork, featuring someone kneeling on a carpet behind with a tea cup on a saucer and a toy cat, and the title of the song across the front in hot pink lettering.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Patrons of The Rockhill Grille in the Crossroads may have noticed a door adjacent to the restaurant, with gold lettering spelling out the bar’s name.
—Jenna Thompson
march 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Luckily, the yellow lettering on the blue alternate works well.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
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
The third post confirmed the arriving single and its artwork, featuring someone kneeling on a carpet behind with a tea cup on a saucer and a toy cat, and the title of the song across the front in hot pink lettering.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Patrons of The Rockhill Grille in the Crossroads may have noticed a door adjacent to the restaurant, with gold lettering spelling out the bar’s name.
—Jenna Thompson
march 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Luckily, the yellow lettering on the blue alternate works well.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettering
Noun
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For entertainment, check out the samurai displays and calligraphy.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a 2019 complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Brian Keim alleged in a class action lawsuit that Trader Joe's violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by printing 10 digits of customers' cards on transaction receipts.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In response, its government resorted to extreme money printing to cover its deficits, with little economic activity to support it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company dove into the space last year, inking distribution deals with Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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That said, the family offices that are still inking deals are making bold bets.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is why openings are often the most revised part of a manuscript.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the exchange, Gevinson sends Swift a manuscript detailing their friendship before publication, inviting her to read the section about her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So insurers started exiting the market or stopped writing new policies, thus reducing competition.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are still more than 1,200 political prisoners, including one of the most high profile political prisoners, Cuban rapper Maykel Osorbo, who’s been in prison since 2021 for writing a protest song that won two Latin Grammys.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Solomon realized recently that his mother, Maxine, had inspired the script, too.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lettering. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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