LONGHAND Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

longhand

noun

ˈlȯŋ-ˌhand

Definition of longhand

as in handwriting

writing done by hand my computer was down for most of the afternoon, so I wrote out my report in longhand

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Recent Examples of longhand The Czech literary titan was famous for preferring to write longhand, even after the explosion of the typewriter. — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 There is even research evidence that the act of writing in longhand has benefits over typing. — Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Robbins wrote his books in longhand on legal pads, producing only a couple of pages a day and with nothing plotted in advance. — Bill Trott, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 But this house is flooded with spontaneous snort-laughs; warm, butter-yellow linen curtains flung open on hopeful August mornings; stacks of homemade CDs with Arthur’s eager, all-caps longhand marching down their tiny spines. — Carolyn Figel, Hazlitt, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for longhand

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Noun

Investigators collected handwriting samples from dozens of people, and all the individuals tested were excluded except for Patsy, whom examiners were unable to eliminate as the possible author.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
According to a Meta news release, the team explored hundreds of designs, from all-caps to literal handwriting.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of handwriting

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

Dated over 2,000 years ago, these manuscripts shatter claims that Jewish connection to the land is a modern invention, offering a factual foundation for peace and reconciliation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Cusk and Portman didn’t respond to THR’s inquiries about whether the author had sought the actress’ approval before embarking on Life of M or showed her the manuscript before publication.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of manuscript

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