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as in scribble
the form or style of a particular person's writing
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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as in calligraphy
writing done by hand
the columnist laments the decline of fine handwriting, as so few people write letters by hand anymore
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Recent Examples of handwriting
The fake medical prescriptions were legible, but the handwriting looked more like the output of an iPad stylus than a pen on paper.
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Seeing her dad’s handwriting, Lally sighed.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Those who identify Elise as Malfatti contend that Nohl simply misread Beethoven’s handwriting of the name Therese.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
For very young children, gardening increases hand-eye coordination, which is linked to success in handwriting, math and reading.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Seeing her dad’s handwriting, Lally sighed.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Those who identify Elise as Malfatti contend that Nohl simply misread Beethoven’s handwriting of the name Therese.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
For very young children, gardening increases hand-eye coordination, which is linked to success in handwriting, math and reading.
—Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
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The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The script is way more confident when Gunn gets to scribble in the margins, whisking in Milly Alcock’s party-hardy Supergirl for a fast and fun cameo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Along with plenty of floral fun, there’ll be music from traditional instruments like the Chinese guzheng and Hmong qeej, Tai Qi, education about medicinal plants, guided sensory walks, water calligraphy demonstrations, poetry and food vendors.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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That preparation included lessons in calligraphy, horseback riding, piano and Regency dancing.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The new packaging just has monochrome lettering.—
Yuri Kageyama,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The new packaging just has monochrome lettering.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The actress-turned-media-company owner has long had the grit required to ideate, found, and ultimately sell a near-billion-dollar company that flipped Hollywood’s script on its head.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Markowicz directs from her original script, which blends drama and dark satire to broach issues of privilege, complex family relationships, inheritance, and how the elite strive to maintain polished appearances in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The highest enrollment was likely in 1909, with some 90 students studying bookkeeping, telegraphy, penmanship, math and English.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cursive Academy, founded by husband and wife Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, earned its nonprofit status in November 2025 and partners with organizations, companies and individuals to resurrect the art of penmanship.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The signature Four Seasons bed is there, clad in sumptuous white linens, and even the rooms have plenty of seating areas and ample closet space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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SHAKEitCOOL cooling tees and hoodies feature UPF 40 sun protection and signature CoolTouch fabric for lightweight, breathable comfort on hot days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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While Pokémon continued to print cards, their popularity waned in the 2000s.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Quintessentially British and steeped in heritage, the print dates back to the 1920s, when the brand first used it to line its cotton gabardine trench coats.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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