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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
In the wake of that decision, the Louisiana legislature, after losing before multiple courts, saw the handwriting on the wall and drew a new map that provided for a second majority-Black district.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Back in the game, the blue players enter a room with a starry ceiling and brick walls covered in childish handwriting and drawings.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
In addition to radiocarbon dating, scholars frequently study the evolution of ancient handwriting—a field of study known as paleography.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Before now, one of the few ways to date the Dead Sea Scrolls was through palaeography (the study of handwriting) and radiocarbon dating.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Back in the game, the blue players enter a room with a starry ceiling and brick walls covered in childish handwriting and drawings.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
In addition to radiocarbon dating, scholars frequently study the evolution of ancient handwriting—a field of study known as paleography.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Before now, one of the few ways to date the Dead Sea Scrolls was through palaeography (the study of handwriting) and radiocarbon dating.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 4 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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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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Visitors will get the opportunity to dabble in traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy and try on garb like kimonos and yukata.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
30 Apr. 2025
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Examining then cutting each blade singularly by hand and stuffing it in a sack.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Mavericks have a potential superstar on their hands.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The machine can handle everything from ultra-sharp lettering to lifelike portraits.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The co-op stands like a lone, confident soldier, adorned in chartreuse green and blaze orange paint with complementary green, yellow and orange lettering.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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How much was led by you on the set versus what was in the script or what the visual effects team needed to accomplish?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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All credit to Kim Rosenstock and Liz Meriwether for their magnificent scripts that brought Molly and Nikki’s story to life.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 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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The collection reimagines three of Lowercase’s signature styles—the aviator Hustler, the rectangular Ashe and thin profile Cassady—in Marble Blue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
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 30 Jul. 2025.
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