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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
For very young children, gardening increases hand-eye coordination, which is linked to success in handwriting, math and reading.
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Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Kenerson's after-school club is a local example of a nationwide trend — cursive handwriting is back in many classrooms across the country.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Imagine having to read the handwriting of young people so used to typing on devices.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Kenerson's after-school club is a local example of a nationwide trend — cursive handwriting is back in many classrooms across the country.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Imagine having to read the handwriting of young people so used to typing on devices.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 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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That preparation included lessons in calligraphy, horseback riding, piano and Regency dancing.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like the Arabic language, Islamic calligraphy is read from right to left.—
Irene Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The technique is dead simple (all by hand) and takes a delightfully heavy hand with spices.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In these kinds of experiments, participants are told to practice physical activities—finger tapping, coin tossing, dart throwing with a nondominant hand—within their dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The design is perhaps a bit more aggressive than before – largely thanks to the trick DRLs with #2 lettering.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspects were described as two Black males, one wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering and denim shorts, and the other with a long-sleeve black shirt.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Over the vanity hung a neon sign in curlicue magenta script.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence are flipping the script on flip-flops.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
3 May 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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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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The mayor’s signature program to combat homelessness returned to South Los Angeles, sending outreach workers to areas around 23rd and Broadway, Adams Boulevard at Main Street, and Washington Boulevard at Main Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The statue, which includes a Banksy signature on its base, was erected overnight on Wednesday.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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These bois pair their six-packs with tight suede fringe, animal-print leggings, and mullets.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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