with a capital

phrase

—used with a following capital letter to emphasize or qualify a preceding word

not an accident but murder with a capital M

desired romance with a capital R

Examples of with a capital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Given the long-term nature of the relationship between general partners and limited partners, the goal is to avoid disappearing from an LP’s field of vision for three years and then suddenly reappearing with a capital request. — George Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In the public imagination, Housewives with a capital H are fame-hungry attention hogs who would rather throw the $400 bottle of Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux that’s sitting in front of us than sip it, as Cosby is hesitantly doing now. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Having Giannis Antetokounmpo on your roster is a win with a capital W. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Fawn Bluff Private Lodge is remote with a capital R, but that’s part of the appeal. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for with a capital

• capitol
• noncapital