The film “Helvetica” is not so much about one particular typeface as it is about the last fifty years in Western graphic design.
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Typeface
/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/
Synonyms for "typeface" (83 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Strong matches (25)
Related words (41)
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Noun(13 words)
montserratpoppinsprint fonttimes new roman fonttimes new roman regulartimes new roman typefacetimes new romanstimes serif fonttype designtype familytypeface designtypeface familytypographic face
Determiner(2 words)
most garamondthe times font
Adjective(1 words)
new roman font
Preposition(1 words)
sans serif upright
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ascender, back, bastard type, beard, belly.
- Sentence evidence is available for typeface, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
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 "typeface".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "typeface"
Keep "typeface" 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 "typeface" 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 "typeface", 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 "typeface" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
8 entriesConsolas familyFutura familyGaramond familyHelvetica familydisplay typefacemonospace typefacesans serif typefaceserif typeface
Collocations
6 entriesdisplay typefacemonospace typefacesans serif typefaceserif typefacetypeface designtypeface family
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
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The tittles aren't lined up, which ruins the look of the typeface for me.
Source: tatoeba (13691171)
(Technically Aptos and Calibri are typefaces, while a “font” refers to a particular face or size, like italics or boldface. But in practice, “font” is often used as a synonym for “typeface,” including by Microsoft employees interviewed for this article.)
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "typeface"?
Closest matches include ascender, back, bastard type, beard, belly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "typeface"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.