handiness

noun

Definition of handinessnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
  1. dexterity
  2. ease
  3. finesse
  4. skill
  5. artistry
  6. skillfulness
  7. art
  8. expertise
Noun
  • The film will explore how the band’s trials and tribulations, personal resilience, and musical dexterity combined to create enduring masterpieces.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Its components must balance dexterity, durability, cost, and ease of maintenance, particularly as the robot moves toward wider industrial use.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • Service animals are welcome, and routes throughout the resort are designed for ease of movement.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Without any other elite scorers on the team, opponents can load up to the ball side with ease, forcing Buzelis to spend all his time navigating traffic.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • Woven through the movie are hundreds of photographs that were shot by Richard Avedon, and there’s no question that the images are stunning, but the way the movie layers them into your consciousness is nearly musical in its finesse.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Outside of three seasons under Flores, the Dolphins tenures of Gase and McDaniel were mostly marked by finesse.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of finesse
Noun
  • Among those skills is the ability to ask meaningful questions.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • With the level of skill and talent in the room and Fagen’s neurotic focus, The Nightfly would be a glimmering sonic masterpiece, even as his material looked back to the days of two-track recordings mixed to mono.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • The designation, nonetheless, retained its prestige, becoming above all a mark of exceptional craftsmanship, artistry, and cultural distinction.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ashtin, who in September was announced as the newest face of MACzine, MAC Cosmetics’ digital platform celebrating beauty and artistry, revealed the MAC product at the center of her makeup look.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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
  • Barcelona is a creative city and art lovers won’t want to miss the Picasso Museum, the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Fundació Joan Miró or the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Samson said art was a vital healing outlet while in treatment.
    — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of art
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  • OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expertise

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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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