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as in scribble
the form or style of a particular person's writing
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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as in calligraphy
writing done by hand
the columnist laments the decline of fine handwriting, as so few people write letters by hand anymore
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Recent Examples of handwriting
Moving while reading, listening, or writing activates a unique mode of learning (a similar distinction can be found in handwriting versus typing).
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Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Steve and a handwriting expert discovered eerie similarities between his father’s writing and letters sent to the Examiner in 1947.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The report points out that keyboards and computers reduced the need for handwriting, and calculators automated basic math.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Outside of showing us the Secret Traitor’s handwriting on their shortlists, there were no tells from the production team about who this person could be, just shadowy footage of some hooded player wandering the castle with a lantern.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
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Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Steve and a handwriting expert discovered eerie similarities between his father’s writing and letters sent to the Examiner in 1947.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The report points out that keyboards and computers reduced the need for handwriting, and calculators automated basic math.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Outside of showing us the Secret Traitor’s handwriting on their shortlists, there were no tells from the production team about who this person could be, just shadowy footage of some hooded player wandering the castle with a lantern.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
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The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The script is way more confident when Gunn gets to scribble in the margins, whisking in Milly Alcock’s party-hardy Supergirl for a fast and fun cameo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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His eyes strained to decipher the hurriedly ornate calligraphy, which often bled to the other side of the sheet, making the documents even harder to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tactile activities ranging from writing letters and typewriter clubs to TikTok communities showcasing calligraphy skills and wax seals are giving retro writing instruments a resurgence.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Fortune,
17 Jan. 2026
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China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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While early spring temperatures tend to be crisp, a breezy V-neck sweater is a staple layer to have on hand.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are also rooms with Braille numbering and lettering, as well as alt text used in social media so that the visually impaired can read it.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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With its Art Deco lettering and being a stone’s throw from Ocean Boulevard, this cozy condo complex feels like a humble monument to SoCal Americana.—
Brady Gerber,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The scripts are then reviewed by a team of medical consultants, who provide detailed notes on terminology, treatment and choreography.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The photo albums—handcrafted binders assembled over the course of five decades—are crammed with small prints glued to card stock and annotated in Richards’s cursive script.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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These handwritten letters, which lend a quaint quality to the storytelling, are a delightful throwback to an era when penmanship was celebrated.—
Shruti Mutalik,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The boy had an army of private tutors, for Latin, Italian, French, Yiddish, Hebrew, English, ancient philosophy, history, geography, drawing, penmanship, and music.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Biery also took aim at administrative warrants, which federal immigration agents often use to make arrests and which do not require a judge’s signature.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The impact of the funding lapse could be minimal if the House is able to quickly approve the legislation and get it to the president for his signature.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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But, as of Thursday’s close, before the print, Apple stock was up 4% so far this week, and finally looks ready to end its losing streak.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Despite the closures of everything from the Village Voice in 2018 to most recently, the Pittsburgh City Paper, which abruptly shut down this month, Walkinshaw believes alternative newspapers — in print, no less — are ready for a renaissance.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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