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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
doctors are famous for their illegible penmanship
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as in calligraphy
writing done by hand
the students spend far more time honing their computer skills than they do improving their penmanship
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Recent Examples of penmanship
Learning cursive used to be standard in classrooms across the United States, with penmanship graded.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of these are from the Revolutionary War-era, known for looped and flowing penmanship.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
The majority of the handwritten documents that need transcribing are from the Revolutionary War when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
His penmanship and his notetaking skills are impressive.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of these are from the Revolutionary War-era, known for looped and flowing penmanship.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
The majority of the handwritten documents that need transcribing are from the Revolutionary War when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
His penmanship and his notetaking skills are impressive.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penmanship
Noun
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That student occasionally popped by her class to examine how her handwriting, but not her sentiment, had changed.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dyspraxia is a motor coordination disorder that affects physical tasks such as coordination, handwriting, or balance.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 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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“Penmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmanship. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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