handiness

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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
Noun
  • Combines smooth attack with sudden change of speed and direction, dexterity, and finishing craft in the lane.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively).
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • This woven crossbody blends fashion and function with ease.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • That same ease carries through when the pail is full.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Flying with high finesse saves energy and allows for admirably long gliding.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • Powerful, dense fruit, but not lacking finesse, balanced oak, hint of spices.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Because in the age of tanmaxxing, the smartest glow may be the one that comes from SPF, skincare and a little strategic artistry—not hours spent chasing the sun.
    Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • While the article is specifically about screenwriting, the general advice — that while every department on a film is an art form, our individual artistry sometimes has to take a backseat to the project’s larger needs — is applicable to anyone working in film and TV.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 23 June 2026
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
Noun
  • There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Finally the Act 4 update will also bring the Blackspyre Collection of skins, which feature custom art for the Phantom, Sheriff, Spectre, Ares, and new melee, the Divide, and there will obviously be a new battlepass to grind through.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.
    Eric Williams, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • Blending live action and animation, the digital shorts pair Pratt’s curiosity and humor with Goodwin’s historical expertise and fact-checking to highlight America’s founding ideals.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 June 2026

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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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