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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
Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are filled with content celebrating the beauty of stationery, from aesthetic desk setups to handwriting tutorials.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Discover the timeless art of Arabic calligraphy through the artistic practice of handwriting based on Arabic alphabet.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In the white space below the image, their names are marked down in pink ink with his sister’s handwriting.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Backlit by golden light, the teenage-girl-style handwriting that scrolls across the screen during the montage when Alex completes a few goals evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Discover the timeless art of Arabic calligraphy through the artistic practice of handwriting based on Arabic alphabet.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In the white space below the image, their names are marked down in pink ink with his sister’s handwriting.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Backlit by golden light, the teenage-girl-style handwriting that scrolls across the screen during the montage when Alex completes a few goals evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
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Still in tears, Shauna scribbles on a notepad what becomes the narration for the wilderness timeline, as teen Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) is anointed the hive’s new Antler Queen.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Staring at scribbles trying to decipher meaning wastes valuable creation time.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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They were inspired by treasured calligraphy tools, and each brush features a unique walnut handle with distinctive grain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, Francis and Benedict XVI before him have tried to discourage the practice of kissing the pope's ring or hand when the pope is receiving visitors.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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If there’s a way to shoehorn in a Las Vegas dance number, complete with jazz hands and ostrich feathers, do it!—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Officials also bought office supplies, snacks for district townhalls, jackets with city lettering for office staff and car rentals and flights for various events on issues like housing and economic development in Sacramento and Mexico.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Her riffs on seemingly objective inscriptions and notations for sound and motion, often paired with handwritten lettering or musical symbols, point back not just to the body of the maker, but to her cultural world.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Oscar winner Hanks will reprise his role as Captain Krause and has penned the script.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Though the script went through various changes beyond what Calle first read, her love for Muriel and Sandra’s relationship is what kept her invested.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Probst commented on this penmanship misdirection on the latest episode of his On Fire with Jeff Probst podcast.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Who doesn’t dream of making beeswax candles, topping naked cakes with berries and writing on labels with picture-perfect penmanship?—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The moves come as billionaire Elon Musk has led President Donald Trump's signature efforts to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This pair features Nike’s signature Dri-Fit technology to shuttle sweat away from your body.—
Korin Miller,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since then, she's given multiple media interviews, appearing on TV and in print to share her side of the story.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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