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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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There will be activities for kids and a calligraphy station.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This kit packs in a lot—you’ll notice a fan with two magpies, a vase of fortune red fruit, a persimmon fruit, three golden ingots, and a calligraphy pen with a scroll.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Microsoft logo and lettering can be seen on the Microsoft Deutschland GmbH headquarters building in Parkstadt Schwabing in Munich.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 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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Szoboszlai’s wonder goal pointed to a familiar script.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The shooting script ended with the Cygnus entering the black hole, but offered no instruction on what was to happen next.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 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 phonograph didn’t suffer from poor penmanship.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 325-piece set captures charming details like Glinda’s pink dress, bubble wand, and tiara, and Elphaba’s green skin and signature broom.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Across the rooms and suites, four-poster beds, open fireplaces, and signature freestanding copper roll-top baths are signature additions.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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For the podium and presentations, a brighter and wider palette of white, shades of red, blue, indigo and pink will be used, creating a variety of looks across the collection, while the main allover print will combine the team’s logo with the country’s national flag and typeface.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Marley Malenfant is a 10-year multimedia journalist who’s worked in print, digital, and broadcast.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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