handiness

noun

Definition of handinessnext
as in dexterity

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Recent Examples of handiness 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
  1. dexterity
  2. ease
  3. finesse
  4. skill
  5. artistry
  6. skillfulness
  7. art
  8. expertise
Noun
  • Roboticist Rodney Brooks expects deployable humanoid dexterity to remain far below human hands beyond 2036.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • When mobility or dexterity declines, people may need a spouse, family member or professional caregiver to help with a deeply personal routine.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • Finding your people Don’t be fooled by the ease of conversations and the loud laughter — many of the women at the Girls Night Out board game night on Tuesday had never attended one of the social club’s events before, and most came on their own.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Owners who evaluate investments based on long-term economics, technical validation, ease of adoption and resilience will be better positioned than those pursuing compliance alone.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • Guler has always been singled out by the club as one of the cornerstones of their project, for bringing technical finesse to a team full of physicality and for his special understanding with Kylian Mbappe.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • All politicians pander, but the best of them do it with some finesse.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of finesse
Noun
  • This process helps redefine identity and find new avenues for skills and values, proving that professional identity isn't erased when a job title disappears.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Bush and Bell both honed their leadership skills in Ferguson amid the racial unrest that followed the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer in 2014.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • The craft and artistry of the art form is being spotlit by popular culture to an unprecedented degree.
    — Jenna Adrian-Diaz, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of artistry
Noun
  • After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
Definition of skillfulness
Noun
  • Contributing Writer Laura Itzkowitz is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for covering travel, arts and culture, lifestyle, design, food, and wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Monsterama Con The 13th annual retro horror and sci-fi convention focuses on cinema, art, comics, literature and media with special guests, vendors, screenings and more.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of art
Noun
  • Large DAFs, like those affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, also have expertise valuing private shares and other assets.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertise

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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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