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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
His notebook was filled with his strong, clear handwriting.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Scholars have long relied on radiocarbon dating and palaeography (the study of ancient handwriting) to date the Dead Sea Scrolls.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
In order to date the scrolls, the model analyzed each one's handwriting style.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Scholars have long relied on radiocarbon dating and palaeography (the study of ancient handwriting) to date the Dead Sea Scrolls.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
In order to date the scrolls, the model analyzed each one's handwriting style.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
Noun
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No more scribbles in the margins or lookups that kill gameplay momentum.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But like many aspiring authors shy about their talent, Agathe only scribbles in her spare time and refuses to let anyone read her work.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Sultanahmet Square was the first of its kind to display both Turkish and Islamic works of art together and is well worth a visit, especially if you’re fascinated by calligraphy, tilework, and carpets.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In real life, people may shuffle only a few times between hands and not mix the cards well.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Israeli officials, and many citizens, reject these numbers out of hand, because the Health Ministry is under the control of Hamas.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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All four billboards are bright yellow with messages in bold black lettering specific to a health care provider in each state.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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First released in the spring 2001 collection, Spouse applied neon graffiti-style lettering overtop Vuitton’s signature leather monogram print.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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Unlike simple chatbots that follow predetermined scripts, these agents can adapt to new situations, access multiple systems, and resolve issues that previously required human intervention.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The indictment against Bolsonaro, as florid as a telenovela script, included disturbing allegations, such as a plot to poison Lula and kill Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.—
Shannon Sims,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Cursive penmanship has been kicked to the curb in the past two decades by technology that favors keyboards over paper and pen.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Mathurin, competitive as ever, wants to be the best at everything, even penmanship.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The band, whose unmistakable signature sound emanates from June Kuramoto’s formidable prowess on the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, was formed in the 1970s in East Los Angeles by leader Dan Kuramoto.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Plancarte was added as a beneficiary in a handwritten amendment that appears to bear Rose’s signature.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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Wiggle prints and blindingly bright colors to the Canadian designer’s distinctive footwear styles.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Digital, print or both, your book can be one of the most powerful keys in your business toolkit.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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