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
  • Augmental says MouthPad is best suited for people over 18 who have enough tongue dexterity to operate it.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And yet, another sport may also explain Lombard’s defensive dexterity.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The relative ease of his operation to remove Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, from office likely convinced him of the overwhelming primacy of American power.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • Stoudemire said his point was that today’s athletic big men too often settle for finesse.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Schottenheimer paired his West Coast passing concepts with Adams’ physical, diverse run scheme to create a system that was modern in its finesse and explosiveness and also a gritty throwback.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of finesse
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  • The partnership is also framed as a skills exchange, giving Indonesian creative talent exposure to ReelShort’s production pipeline.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company has had a decades-long presence in the country and invested billions in AI infrastructure and related skills training in Brazil, the leading economy in Latin America.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • Conrad Punta de Mita draws meaningful inspiration from the artistry and heritage of the Wixárika people, giving guests a more textured understanding of the region.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Murano Glass Lighting Murano glass is known for its combination of artistry and collectibility.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 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
  • Trainers then lead participants in a 45-minute full-body workout before the class moves into another room fashioned as a recovery space with art and quiet music.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rooster is set on the Ludlow college campus, where author Greg Russo’s daughter Katie (Charly Clive) teaches art history.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of art
Noun
  • For leadership roles especially, weight interpersonal capabilities at least equal to technical expertise.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The team drew on expertise from astronomy, using telescope technology and adaptive optics to compensate for atmospheric turbulence and precisely collect and control the light.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertise

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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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