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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.
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Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
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Humanoid robots China’s ability to domestically manufacture at scale has driven down the costs of robots, including humanoid forms, which can be extremely expensive to produce due to the sheer versatility and dexterity of human movement.—
Eric Schmidt,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company has faced scrutiny nationwide for its scale and the ease with which outside agencies and individuals can access sensitive, private data.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sarabjeet Chhatwal, vice president of global software, described the deal as an endorsement of the platform’s ease of deployment and adaptability.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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The goal was equal parts finesse and fortuitous, with Ramsey’s shot preceded by a gorgeous pass inside from Sandro Tonali and followed by a big deflection off Jarrad Branthwaite.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant opened in July 2019, taking over the former Chef’s Kitchen space on Beaver Avenue and launching with a menu that married familiarity and finesse.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s why a new effort to upgrade math skills via legislation is — or at least should be — high on the Capitol’s must-do list.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hargesheimer said she was drawn to the artistry of the demonstration and the opportunity to eat ultra-fresh seafood in the Midwest.—
J.M. Banks
March 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Acorn celebrates the enduring artistry of wood by enhancing its natural character and beauty.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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With visual art, those sensory and emotional aspects must be communicated through things like mood, color and movement.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means communication style and ongoing support matter just as much as technical expertise.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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None offer the deep expertise in everything from cloth-sourcing to zip-making that is available in China, often in the necessarily small batches needed for fast-moving consumer goods.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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