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as in hands
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 calligraphies
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 Synonyms for handwritings
Noun
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In the meantime, apply a smear of lotion to your hands to protect your skin and prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The fabric covering her front continued behind her like two mini trains, which Olandria waved with her hands, creating an almost wing-like shape.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Envelopes heavy with manuscripts arrived at the ground-floor entrance, piling up on the dining table by the window, which doubled as a slush pile for the independent poetry press Hanging Loose.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even before the law was passed, publishers began preemptively censoring manuscripts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For the last week and a half, workers at the City Clerk’s Office have been verifying the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Donnie Wahlberg stopped to grab photos and sign autographs with fans after the performance.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Handwritings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwritings. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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