HANDWRITINGS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

handwritings

noun

plural of handwriting

as in hands

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 calligraphies

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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Noun

But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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Noun

Christian manuscripts from Europe, Armenia and Ethiopia, plus objects of Jewish and Muslim origin, will also be on display, along with a video component.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
The new features include the Clear Skies Papermill Alarm, which helps identify potentially fraudulent manuscripts at submission.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Definition of manuscripts

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Tyler collected enough signatures to qualify for a primary, but Santanella challenged the process and prevailed in an appeal to Superior Court.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
The Respect Missouri Voters coalition submitted more than 300,000 petition signatures — currently being verified by election officials — to try to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot protecting the initiative process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of signatures

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On Friday morning, pro wrestling die-hard fans flocked to the Convention Center for autographs and merchandise.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
On Friday, as the Chiefs’ players and coaches reported to camp at Missouri Western State University, Bieniemy spent a little extra time in the parking lot, signing autographs for fans and taking photos.

— Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of autographs

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