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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.
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Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
Noun
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All joking aside, this Chris Columbus classic excels as a vehicle for Robin Williams' one-of-a-kind comic timing and vocal dexterity as his Daniel Hillard attempts to reintegrate with his family by way of heavy makeup and a silly voice.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from the human hand’s intricate design and proprioceptive capabilities, this study aims to enhance the dexterity of robotic hands, particularly in multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion and posture perception.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ease of familiar foods is a big draw too.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Housing experts mostly agree that the measure, if passed, could provide some positive outcomes for San Diego, but several said its success hangs on the ease of its implementation, the extent of exemptions and potential legal challenges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the data gathered by the device could be used to train humanoid robots to perform delicate tasks, such as surgery or complex manufacturing, by mimicking human finesse.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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He was given immense sway in the organization, including influence over roster decisions, and endorsed a push for more size and less finesse throughout the lineup.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experience, often in multiple systems, pays off at skill positions more than ever.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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As Inside Higher Ed notes, graduates with adaptable skills often continue to grow while others plateau.—
Rasheem Rooke,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This documentary celebrates the pivotal role of Black artistry in American culture, showcasing legendary performers such as The Supremes, James Brown, and Harry Belafonte, whose contributions transcended entertainment to drive social and cultural change.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Thus love, a common experience, enters the category of the extraordinary, demanding higher levels of artistry from filmmakers.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Just as important, these shows let art fans size up the job curators are doing on their behalf.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Family offices without energy expertise are typically seeking to diversify their portfolio with assets that are uncorrelated to stocks and bonds, Prieto said.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the expertise of our clinical partners is sidelined, under-resourced or not fully integrated into a critical moment, the deadly gap in our response system widens.—
Jim Cook,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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