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• plural of italic.

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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But lately the leaders at the 125-year-old law firm spent hours discussing the merits of italics within a custom-made typeface and selecting the exact shade of blue that best communicates the energy of its lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

“It’s not what’s working that gives us concern, it’s what’s not working,” he wrote, and the italics were his.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

The result is a hypnotically spiraling, singable score that lends some Italian italics to the dark, damning yet deeply funny story of a man who can’t escape the ugly monster within.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership, is presenting herself in italics.

From Slate ● May 30, 2024

Several spaces beneath and printed in italics was the follow-up: What was the true name and occupation of the author?

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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