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lettering

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verb

present participle of letter

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Recent Examples of lettering
Noun
Stepping into Trader Joe’s is a grocery experience of colors, cartoon lettering, and bargain buys unlike other typical supermarkets. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026 The gift also came with a black pen bearing the president’s signature in gold lettering. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026 Delivery troubles The logo and lettering of online retailer Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany’s headquarters. Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lettering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lettering
Noun
  • For entertainment, check out the samurai displays and calligraphy.
    Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.
    Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology (Fraunhofer) have reportedly developed a novel 3D-printing process for critical rocket components.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
  • That isn’t always easy to do, especially as other automakers try printing money by making old cars new again.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Kenerson's after-school club is a local example of a nationwide trend — cursive handwriting is back in many classrooms across the country.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That said, the family offices that are still inking deals are making bold bets.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Before inking Imai, the Astros had never signed a player straight from a Japanese professional league.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The precious illuminated manuscript is kept at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and is brought to Canterbury for each installation.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There is nothing harder than writing a book.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.
    Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Time to boldly flip the script.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • There's a lot of going off script in order to make the character better.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Lettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lettering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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