handiness

noun

Definition of handinessnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
  1. dexterity
  2. ease
  3. finesse
  4. skill
  5. artistry
  6. skillfulness
  7. art
  8. expertise
Noun
  • The author of the series bears the same curiosity, quick wit, and linguistic dexterity as the younger man who wrote Zone One and 2006’s messy farce, Apex Hides the Hurt.
    — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • This can improve your dexterity and coordination, as well as the strength and flexibility in your toes and feet.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of dexterity
Noun
  • That’s enough room to accommodate bulky cargo with the ease of a minivan.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • It is increasingly defined by ease, access and emotional payoff.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • The athleticism, the finesse, the elation, the disappointment, the cheers.
    — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • Bartůňková and Krejčíková share finesse in the front of the court as well as deceptive power, with Bartůňková’s excellent spot-serving giving her a platform and Krejčíková’s ability to change rhythm at will trying to destabilize it.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of finesse
Noun
  • There was no run game, the skill group wasn’t impactful and the offensive line couldn’t protect.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The owners are looking to take their culinary skills and move the conversation around Filipino cuisine forward.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • Producer, engineer, and songwriter Peter Munzo, professionally known as Manzo, believes the album represented the moment Aaliyah fully stepped into her artistry.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from Cavalleria Rusticana, the designers transformed the monument into a grand open-air opera, celebrating the drama, artistry, and cultural richness of Sicily.
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 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
  • Pre-orders opened June 25, the cover art and new logo arrived, and 60 screenshots went out with them.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Occupying its own wing, the primary retreat boasts a fireplace, a sitting area, and a luxe bath equipped with a deep soaking tub, a steam shower, dual walk-in closets, and a nearby art room.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of art
Noun
  • Typically, during outbreaks like this one, CDC staffers from throughout the agency with different expertise would have been pulled in to help during the surge.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of expertise

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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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