fonts

noun

plural of font
as in sources
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 fonts His work is crisp, playful, and nostalgic, replicating the exact fonts and presentations of centuries-old stylings for businesses and public parks alike. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Places that have been around for 30 or 40 years, whose storefront isn't super aesthetic, with Gen Z fonts. — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 Those efforts are being led by a handful of firms big on dopamine-inducing zigzags, retro fonts, and zingy names. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2026 The familiar design styles, complete with brush stroke ribbons and distressed fonts. — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Magazines are the best place to curate vision board inspiration and content because of their wide variety of fonts, artwork, and quotes. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026 These are custom-made with a photo of your pet and various fonts, phrases, shapes and materials. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Many of them supplement the text with photographs, epigraphs, glossaries, family trees, sketches, timelines, variant tables of contents, alternating fonts and notes to the reader. — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
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  1. sources
  2. fountains
  3. origins
  4. cradles
Noun
  • Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sources
Noun
  • The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • Cooke does his best to dramatize these origins, often through dry humor, but the personalities involved don’t quite rise to the level of an Aaron Sorkin drama.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Episode four of VisionQuest digs into Butcherbird’s origins and identity while raising fresh questions about her.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The books below will satisfy your bog witch cravings, while also reminding you of the real-world importance of bogs as bulwarks against climate change, cradles of biodiversity, and keepers of ancestral memory.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cradles

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“Fonts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fonts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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