cacography

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Noun
  • Hand lettering, a more relaxed form of calligraphy, is a simple skill to make your handwritten scrawl appear prettier on paper.
    Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
  • One arrived at her home with the familiar scrawl.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Heavy-duty abrasive sponges can leave visible scratches and dull finishes on appliances.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Solomon realized recently that his mother, Maxine, had inspired the script, too.
    Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Cacography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cacography. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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