How to Use lettering in a Sentence

lettering

noun
  • I couldn't read the sign's lettering.
  • The sweatshirt had white lettering with green leaves on the front.
    CBS News, 15 July 2022
  • The black sweatshirt had white lettering with green leaves on the front.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022
  • The bathroom walls have the song title and the names of Lil Nas and Youngboy scrawled in black lettering .
    Wilson Chapman, Variety, 23 June 2022
  • But workers used the wrong lettering, and the name was removed.
    Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Above the lettering, there are four black and white buildings.
    Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The tween's space looks neat and peaceful in neutrals, with her name in big trendy lettering on the wall.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The tween's space looked neat and peaceful in neutrals, with her name in big trendy lettering on the wall.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The Rebels will be wear powder-blue tops with white lettering, on top of white pants.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The ship’s name, in gold lettering, was visible across the stern.
    Mike Cherney, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2022
  • His chains and big cross glimmered against the gold lettering of his black Buffs sweats.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Then, that look was gone and we were left with silver and stripes and plugs where the old lettering was attached.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Police said the man wore a dark blue or black shirt with lettering on it with dark blue or black pants.
    Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Still, said engraver had to be fairly skilled, given the small size of the lettering.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Contractors used the wrong typeface and had to take the lettering down, said Chris Haug, a Fort Hood spokesman.
    Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The new logo has the word Kenvue in white lettering against a green backdrop.
    Peter Loftus, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The type of aircraft shot down would then be stenciled into the star in white block lettering.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2023
  • The retro cashmere sweaters boast a two-tone colorway with lettering across the chest.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The song’s title is displayed in red gothic lettering at the top.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The thickness of the lettering has been lessened this season, and that goes for the Royals’ jerseys, too.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The closest thing to a bat signal for stoners is the blue lettering of the Cookies logo.
    Ezra Marcus, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The truck is believed to be a Volvo tractor trailer cab with blue lettering on the side.
    Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The gradient design continues on the short's trim and the outline of SUNS is in bold lettering along the length of each side.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2022
  • In cursive lettering, the sign simply reads: Church of Peace and Quiet.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 22 June 2023
  • Take pictures of your stores, your signage, your lettering, etc., and record those dates over time.
    Wen Xie, Forbes, 17 June 2022
  • Someone had made a Square of Change sign in the same style and lettering as all the street signs in Minsk, white letters against a blue background.
    New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022
  • With the new package, the grille and its Bronco lettering are completely blacked out.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 25 July 2023
  • To make sure your sign is seen, go big and bold with the lettering and use high-contrast colors so your message sticks out.
    Taylor Dutch, SELF, 24 Oct. 2022
  • He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with a white hockey mask emblem on the front with red lettering and gray pants.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2023
  • She was last seen wearing a neon green Atlanta Braves jersey with red lettering, Levi’s jeans, and a leg brace.
    Kyani Reid, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2023

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