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)

, bold·faced, bold·fac·ing.

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

He never enjoyed the boldface fame of his peers.

From Los Angeles Times

The new design – a staid, black Helvetica text against a white background, using indented subgroups and hairlines for readability – and the authoritative boldface title helped establish "Nutrition Facts" as an easily recognized government brand.

From Salon

Jurors may have recognized the boldfaced names from the news and might have seen them react to evidence or testimony, Wise said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a concept album that reckons forcefully with her past — not just the boldfaced part, but also the myriad woes and distortions that conspired to make her feel fearful and less-than.

From New York Times

Not only are viewers watching boldface names eat, they’re also watching them eat foods that are considered distasteful — which goes against the prim and proper image that celebrities are expected to uphold.

From Salon

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