Boldface

Synonyms for "boldface" (41 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (9)

Noun(5 words)
boldaudaciousbold facebold fontbold type
Adjective(3 words)
bold bbold headingsbold phrasing
bold faced

Strong matches (12)

Noun(10 words)
boldface typebrazenconfidentemboldeningemphasizeemphasizingemphaticgaramond boldheadword emphasisheavy
Verb(1 words)

Related words (20)

Noun(5 words)
heavy typehighlightmore emphaticallyterm highlighttimes new roman bold
hussylower caseminxpuppuppysmart alecksmart asssmartyswaggererupper caseupstartwhippersnapperwise asswise guy
Adjective(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: bold, audacious, bold b, bold face, bold faced.
  • Sentence evidence is available for boldface, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "boldface".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "boldface"

Keep "boldface" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "boldface" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "boldface", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "boldface" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

14 entries
casedocumentation conventionsfacefontfont stylefountimpressprintrhetorical descriptortext formattingtext formatting conventionstypefacetypographic attributetypography

More specific

11 entries
bold fontbold italicbold typeboldface claimboldfaced assertionboldfaced headingboldfaced phraseboldfaced termextra boldheadword displayterm highlighting

Collocations

10 entries
boldface emphasisboldface fontboldface headerboldface headingboldface styleboldface termboldface textboldface typeboldface weightboldfaced text

Inflections

5 entries

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

8 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Boldface the due date so they are sure to see it.

Source: wiktionary

While the retailer talks about savings of 10 percent off on every item in stock in very boldface type, there is a fine line that indicates at the bottom of the ad, “with the exception of a few fair trade items.”

Source: wiktionary

If you make a word boldface, it is boldface on the screen.

Source: wiktionary

([…]; although it was boldface, it did not stand out because all the type on the label was bold).

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "boldface"?

Closest matches include bold, audacious, bold b, bold face, bold faced.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "boldface"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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