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boldface Synonyms

Another word for boldface

Choosing another word for boldface depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A typeface or font style characterized by thick, heavy strokes that give printed or digital characters a dark, prominent appearance for emphasis.

Usage Example

"Key vocabulary terms throughout the textbook are printed in bold."

Strongest
bold

• adjective (Context 2)

Printed or formatted in thick, heavy, dark type to stand out from surrounding text.

Usage Example

"Please review all the bold headings before reading the full chapter."

Strongest
bold
boldfaced

• verb (Context 3)

To format, typeset, or print text in thick, heavy characters for emphasis.

Usage Example

"The editor asked the layout designer to bold the subheadings in the article."

Strongest
bold
Strong
embolden

Opposites of boldface

The opposite of boldface shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lightface
See all opposites of boldface

• Nearby Words

bok choy
bold
bolden
boldface
boldfaced
boldly
boldness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Boldface. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/boldface
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