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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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Think of these as very compact tongs, with the dexterity of chopsticks, a firm grip, and the footprint of a spoon.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Caze, who was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, joined HERO in 2018 and stresses the importance of the company's dexterity.—
Elizabeth Germino,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people in education or professional environments are thus better off with Microsoft 365, which is equally powerful and far more flexible, or the online-only Google Workplace, which focuses on collaboration and ease of use.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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He was given immense sway in the organization, including influence over roster decisions, and endorsed a push for more size and less finesse throughout the lineup.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The feel of heaving the Mini’s wheel through tight corners, occasionally fighting kickback from the wide tires, gives way to a newfound finesse.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vucan, now in his 10th season as Carroll’s head coach and 15th overall with the program, left his home city of El Paso to test his skills in a more competitive baseball region of the state.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Except for the advantage of skill or luck, the risks of losing and the chances of winning were the same for all participants.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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On to neo-soul, a genre that could only be seen as a vessel for humble, egoless artistry to someone who has engaged with the genre primarily through interracial couple TikTok accounts and Instagram slideshows.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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To see that kind of big-budget artistry properly lionized, given some of the duds the Academy has recognized in recent years—I’m looking at you, Green Book—felt like a true triumph.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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View this post on Instagram Montijo and Ariston Ripoyla, who is also a b-boy breakdancer, have a passion for art, especially in uplifting local Stockton artists.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Get In The Game Session 1 (art, sports, cultural) exhibit down the road on Biscayne Boulevard at the Perez Art Museum Miami in Downtown Miami.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Karen's expertise and experience at playing football at the very highest level includes competing in the Champions League final, four World Cups, four European Championships and also for Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012.—
Karen Carney,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Too many readers claim expertise after reading a few popular articles or listening to a podcast.—
Andrea Hickerson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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