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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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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The family-friendly event will feature a traditional lion dance, a kung fu demonstration by the Golden Leopard Martial Arts Center, interactive cultural stations like dumpling-making, calligraphy bookmarks, lantern and opera mask crafts, zodiac activities, chopstick lessons and more.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The grainy video shows a man in a ski mask approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to cover her doorbell camera with a gloved hand.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s the footage of me making the penalty save, and then the camera pans to the Notts County fan who puts his head in his hands.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The gift also came with a black pen bearing the president’s signature in gold lettering.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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Delivery troubles The logo and lettering of online retailer Amazon can be seen on the façade of Amazon Germany’s headquarters.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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During a recent interview with The Independent, Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri on the Emmy-winning series, claimed someone who worked on the show was leaking information, which resulted in the actors only getting their own pages of the script by the end.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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But over time very different actors and directors chose to tackle it and found intriguing new aspects of the script to explore.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cursive Academy, founded by husband and wife Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, earned its nonprofit status in November 2025 and partners with organizations, companies and individuals to resurrect the art of penmanship.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The signature accord extended a mostly free-trade regimen between the three nations, replacing the previous North American Free Trade Agreement.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Paintbox, the brand’s signature kid’s program, includes educational (animal print tracking) and active (obstacle courses) outdoor pursuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.—
Mark B. Pohlad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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