boldface

[bohld-feys]

noun

1. type or print that has thick, heavy lines, used for emphasis, headings, etc. This is a sample of boldface

adjective

1. typeset or printed in boldface.

verb (used with object)

boldfaced, boldfacing 

1. to mark (copy) to be set in boldface.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boldface¹

First recorded in 1685–95; bold + face

Example Sentences

But many outlets, such as this one, presented the speech with the lines used in the ad in boldface, so anyone could see there was no misrepresentation of Reagan’s general feelings about trade and tariffs.

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This week, she muscled in on the battle over the newest and most advanced technology in the world that has been dominated by boldfaced names like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang.

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It’s also been reported that Bondi promptly fired him, issuing a Trumpian statement in boldface, italics, all caps, different font sizes and various colors:

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“White Rabbit Red Rabbit” doesn’t need boldface names, but it does depend on the curiosity of ordinary theatergoers.

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But Specktor is trying to do something subtler and more slippery than cataloging boldfaced names and bellyaching about how commerce has strangled art.

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