handwriting

noun

ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ How to pronounce handwriting (audio)
Definition of handwritingnext
1
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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2
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 Apple’s Scribble feature (which converts handwriting to text) works seamlessly with Procreate. — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 My grandma developed beautiful handwriting as a right-hander. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 Hurst hopes more context can be gleaned by further studies of the many other plaster scraps—which bear different handwriting from at least one other scribe—and by excavating more of the lost city. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 Additional tests could include handwriting analysis, fingerprint scans and DNA examination, the Journal reported. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for handwriting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
  1. scribble
  2. calligraphy
  3. hand
  4. lettering
  5. script
  6. penmanship
  7. signature
  8. print
Noun
  • But autos were precarious contraptions at the start of the 20th century, and America’s national system of roads was little more than a faint scribble on the map.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some three hours into the four-hour drive, the road plunged into a dizzying scribble of hairpin bends, eventually spitting us out into the Colca Valley, where, at the end of 2023, Andean pitched up Puqio.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of scribble
Noun
  • A lot of effort went into researching different mystical, strange calligraphy and all kinds of diagram stuff that are in that.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Set in a former Ottoman villa, the museum houses an extensive collection of Ottoman calligraphy, paintings, and decorative arts, alongside rotating exhibitions that explore both Turkish and international artists.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of calligraphy
Noun
  • Consumers are being more proactive than ever and taking their health into their own hands.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Battaglia has the quick hands and high-end creativity to make a lot of things happen with the puck.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • Two months later, the scaffolding and tarp that were placed in front of the building to remove the lettering are still up.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of lettering
Noun
  • It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Massachusetts is an outlier because it's flipped from the usual script.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of script
Noun
  • But while in his penmanship, the recipe still has her hands all over it.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Many pointed to an episode from the month prior, where a response from contestant Sadie Goldberger was not accepted because of her penmanship.
    — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of penmanship
Noun
  • The rooms Villa Dubrovnik is home to 55 rooms, including six signature suites and two residences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One season excelling in Leipzig, as well as a brilliant showing at this summer’s World Cup, was enough to convince the top teams to start battling for his signature.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of signature
Noun
  • Despite the bravado of his flowing mullet and leopard print G-string, Pat is tragically ill-equipped for today’s rules of engagement.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of print

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