font

noun

ˈfänt How to pronounce font (audio)
Definition of fontnext
as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided a domestic diva who is a seemingly endless font of new ideas

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Recent Examples of font Having labels with various fonts, colors, and patterns can look loud, from your body wash and hand soap in the bathroom to the labels on your cooking essentials, candles, and other decorative items throughout the house. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 All of these texts have been printed and laid-out in shots that showcase the variety of fonts and paper stocks used. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 Smart font matching helps new text blend with the original document. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Per a photo posted to his Instagram account in July 2025, Álvarez has a similar tattoo, in a larger font, bearing the same phrase on his own left collarbone. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for font
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  1. source
  2. origin
  3. fountain
  4. cradle
Noun
  • The San Diego Padres will call up top catching prospect Ethan Salas when rosters expand Tuesday, a team source told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the move.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From February through July 2026, ELG exceeded its plan by approximately $400 million of gross merchandise value, sources said.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of source
Noun
  • Most also agree on the origin of the beans, which are said to come from the low valleys and mountain slopes of the Andes in Peru.
    — Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The actor opened up about the origins of his steely exterior in a 2023 interview with USA TODAY.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of origin
Noun
  • Behind the fountain, the buildings will lock audiences into the story’s location.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The entry courtyard’s smooth pavers and circular fountain complement the stark, contemporary lines of the dark-sided facade.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fountain
Noun
  • Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Here in a quiet public garden overlooked by the tourist guides, his fingers reverently trace a volcanic stone from Þingvellir, the ancient cradle of Icelandic democracy.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cradle

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“Font.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/font. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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