HANDINESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

handiness

noun

Definition of handiness

as in dexterity

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Recent Examples of handiness Depending on your handiness level, some of these fixture upgrades can even be installed yourself—no plumber needed. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger. — Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025

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Noun

His goal late against the Leafs was due and showed his hands and dexterity for a big man taking a puck off the wall and patting it in at the post.

— Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The patented fingertip design is rolled with no seams and provides two layers of protection without limiting your dexterity.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dexterity

Noun

As seen via the brand’s latest presentation at Marcel on the Upper East Side, Tran is continuing to push the brand to the forefront of fashion with optimism, craftsmanship and ease.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A change at home could disrupt your sense of ease today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ease

Noun

Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
These reproductions are surprisingly effective, partly because the tapestry was made by many hands to begin with, and free embroidery is not an art of finesse.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of finesse

Noun

Earlier this week, Rolling Stone listed Laboriel among its top picks for possible replacements, noting his ferocious skills, friendship with Vedder, and his guest feature on the frontman’s 2022 solo LP, Earthling.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Slowing down became less a wellness cliché and more a survival skill, an essential part of learning to live inside my healing rather than constantly trying to outrun it.

— Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of skill

Noun

Reed, venerated for his solo artistry and collaborations with the Velvet Underground, is a quintessential New York City artist of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of artistry

Noun

The Musée de l’Orangerie is celebrating the centennial of Monet’s passing with an exhibit focusing on his art’s relation with time through about 40 paintings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of art

Noun

The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Robertet is bringing its fragrance expertise to the dinner table.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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