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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
The Secret Service conducted a handwriting comparison analysis of the words, which led to the arrest of David Hoffman.
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Phillip M. Carter, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The regions exclusive to handwriting include motor planning, kinesthetic feedback loops and deeper sensory processing circuits — the parts of the brain involved in complex coordination and learning.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
His handwriting is still on the white board telling fellow brothers to support another firefighter who had died.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The discounted model at Woot includes a Premium Pen stylus for handwriting and drawing.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 18 May 2026
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Phillip M. Carter, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The regions exclusive to handwriting include motor planning, kinesthetic feedback loops and deeper sensory processing circuits — the parts of the brain involved in complex coordination and learning.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
His handwriting is still on the white board telling fellow brothers to support another firefighter who had died.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The discounted model at Woot includes a Premium Pen stylus for handwriting and drawing.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 18 May 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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Kyoto calligraphy is often paired with tea ceremonies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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As preschoolers dance, paint and play inside a Sunset Park daycare center, seniors sing traditional Chinese opera, exercise and practice calligraphy just one block away.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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As for its dark blue away jersey, that’s inspired by a traditional painting technique from capital city Buenos Aires — filete porteño — that’s used for ornamental design, combining brilliant, swirling colors with specific lettering styles.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But Miller credited his club for flipping the script and locking in defensively this past week.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
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From the performances by Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott to the heart-wrenching score by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and the gentle script by Haigh, this makes for one of my favorite films of the 2020s.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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For one project, Gentry combined penmanship samples from her family members to invent a unique font for a fictional restaurant’s branding.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The highest enrollment was likely in 1909, with some 90 students studying bookkeeping, telegraphy, penmanship, math and English.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Both contests recognize excellence in visual storytelling and design, across print and digital platforms for work produced in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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In Belgium & Luxembourg, Backrooms grossed $92k across 103 prints, which is the best opening day for a horror film this year and the fourth best for a horror film since 2022.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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