Synonyms for

Fonts

Verb / fɑ:nts / Another word for fonts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fonts are sets of characters with a specific design, style, and size that are used for printing or display purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

case font baptistery typeface fount baptismalfont face baptistry typefaces lettering script handwriting cursive calligraphy serif sans-serif bold italic underline strikethrough uppercase lowercase condensed extended monospace proportional

Synonyms by register

Formal

typefaces scripts letterforms

Informal

styles looks designs

Literary

handwriting calligraphy

Antonyms

plain unadorned simple basic minimalist bare

Common collocations

  • font choice
  • font size
  • font style
  • custom font
  • web font
  • display font
  • serif font
  • sans-serif font

Word family

noun font

Usage note

While 'font' and 'typeface' are often used interchangeably, 'typeface' technically refers to the design of the letters, while 'font' refers to the specific digital file or set of characters in that design. In common usage, 'font' is more prevalent.

Example sentences

  1. I used a fancy font for my wedding invitations.
  2. The newspaper changed their font to make it easier to read.
  3. This website has many different fonts to choose from.
  4. The teacher asked the students to use a specific font for their essays.
  5. I like to use a fun font for my birthday cards.

Quotes

  • "Typography is the craft of endowing human language with a durable visual form." - Robert Bringhurst
  • "The best fonts are the ones you don't even notice." - Damon Dimmick
  • "Typography is what language looks like." - Ellen Lupton

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