Examples of boldface in a Sentence
The headline was printed in boldface.
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Other boldface-name billionaires such as ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban also participated in the fundraise.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
But what often gets lost in being aware of boldface names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and of course Tiger Woods is the fact that pro golf isn’t actually where all the heat and light is.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
The latest release of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation sent fresh shockwaves through Hollywood, sweeping up boldface names across music, film and royalty.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
But while those spots were laden with stars like Pat McAfee, Saquon Barkley and Justin Jefferson (the league has tried to strategically feature many of its players), this year’s spot will not feature any boldface names, just kids, their coaches, and maybe a few familiar action figures.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
But what often gets lost in being aware of boldface names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and of course Tiger Woods is the fact that pro golf isn’t actually where all the heat and light is.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
The latest release of documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation sent fresh shockwaves through Hollywood, sweeping up boldface names across music, film and royalty.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
But while those spots were laden with stars like Pat McAfee, Saquon Barkley and Justin Jefferson (the league has tried to strategically feature many of its players), this year’s spot will not feature any boldface names, just kids, their coaches, and maybe a few familiar action figures.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Boldface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boldface. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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boldface
noun
bold·face
ˈbōl(d)-ˌfās 
1
: a type having thick dark lines compare lightface
2
: printing set in boldface
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