HANDINESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

handiness

noun

Definition of handiness

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

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Noun

What’s Happening Grip strength and hand dexterity typically begin to slip in the sixth decade of life.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Humanlike robotic dexterity The Mimic Hand M1 is a dexterous robotic hand engineered to match the versatility, strength, and precision of the human hand for industrial automation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of dexterity

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The remaining winners are organized by region for ease of reference, and might reflect the news of the day.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Decisions about materials, ease of repair, recovery and product lifespan are much easier to make while a product is still being designed than after production.

— Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 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

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Each work — many dazzling in their artistry and often dreamlike themes — is a collaborative endeavor bringing together anywhere from one or two youngsters to dozens, all delivering a lesson in creativity and teamwork.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Argentina’s goal-scoring artistry has exceeded Spain’s in this Cup.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of artistry

Noun

Domain expertise, transparent quality assurance processes and the ability to adapt workflows as requirements change often have a greater impact on long-term model performance than the speed at which labels are initially delivered.

— Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The firm celebrates its 80th birthday this year, and has been bolstered with new talent bringing additional expertise and services to the business.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

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