italics

Cultural  

1. Slanted letters that look like this: We the people. Italics are most often used to emphasize certain words, to indicate that they are in a foreign language, or to set off the title of a literary or artistic work.

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Example Sentences

In italics, we are made privy to what Harris is thinking during their brief phone call: “Really?”

From Los Angeles Times

The italics are mine, so put a pin on that phrase because it’s important.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s a list of all nominees from the ceremony, with winners highlighted in bold italics.

From Seattle Times

The words and phrases that the plaintiffs replaced with their own tendentious language are in italics.

From Los Angeles Times

Moving forward, handwriting instruction for grades 1 to 6 is to include writing “in cursive or joined italics in the appropriate grade levels,” the law states.

From Los Angeles Times