What is another word for Italics?

Pronunciation: [ɪtˈalɪks] (IPA)

When we want to emphasize a word or phrase in written communication, we often use italics to convey that intention. However, sometimes we may want to switch it up and use a different term to describe this formatting choice. Here are some synonyms for the word "italics": slant, incline, oblique, slope, leaning type, cursive font, script, handwritten style, calligraphy, emphasis font, bold script, and accentuation type. Each of these terms can accurately describe the use of italicized text to draw attention to certain words or ideas in a written piece.

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What are the hypernyms for Italics?

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Usage examples for Italics

But to no one am I so much indebted as to the late Lord Tennyson himself, who examined a previous edition of my "Key," and made some invaluable corrections, which are all printed in Italics.
"A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'"
Alfred Gatty
Note that the setting is usually written in the third person, present tense, and in Italics.
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
Both the Greek type and the Italics were the outcome of confused thinking.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard

Related words: italics in writing, italicizing text, italicize text, type italic, italics in google docs, italicize text in word

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