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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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More than 40 years later, a cow in Austria is proving that the notion of cattle being smart enough to wield tools — with flexibility and dexterity, no less — isn’t so silly after all.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The platform features 31 degrees of freedom, including fully articulated hands, a multi-DOF waist with braking, a movable head, and binocular vision, providing human-like perception and dexterity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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Led by Maxwell Osborne, the label has always captured the essence of the city—streetwear ease sharpened by thoughtful tailoring and unexpected layers.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
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Those patterns quietly erode posture, mobility and the ability to rest with ease, which are all important for aging well.—
Patrick Franco,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The concierge team, lauded for their friendliness and attention to detail, orchestrates bespoke experiences with finesse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Oregon The image of Oregon as a finesse program persists despite ample evidence to the contrary.—
Paul Myerberg,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The program is for high school students who are not four-year college bound and provides free mentorship and early career exposure along with help building skills.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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If your kitchen organizational skills need an upgrade, try implementing these life-changing food storage containers that come with non-slip, airtight lids.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Taylor’s reinvention story has always been driven by a belief in her artistry and a refusal to be bullied or controlled by those with legal paper rights to her catalogue but no rights to her talent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Our movie is a celebration of artistry over algorithms, and of the belief that films made by hand, with enormous care, can still feel bold, surprising, dangerous, and alive.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 Jan. 2026
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Renovations concluding in 2026 First Ward Creative Arts The conversion of the former First Ward Elementary in uptown to a full-magnet arts middle school, serving grades 6-8, has already begun.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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The January outing was part of an ongoing effort to better understand how technology, trusted information and local expertise can work together to support those protecting communities during emergencies.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The same infrastructure that made the country wealthy—LNG terminals, dual-fuel engines, a maritime industry built on fossil fuel expertise—now enables the transition away from it.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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