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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
The book appears to have all of its original pages, which are covered with tidy penmanship.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Learning cursive used to be standard in classrooms across the United States, with penmanship graded.
—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
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Learning cursive used to be standard in classrooms across the United States, with penmanship graded.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penmanship
Noun
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Unleash Your Genius With art and the timeless power of handwriting being central to Moleskine’s ethos, Milan Design Week, held last month, was a fitting opportunity for a celebration of pen and paper.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Running concurrently with the parade, the Japan Street Festival will held on W. 72nd St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., with tents offering cultural activities including calligraphy, Yukata, origami, photo opportunities and a giveaway.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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The curves, the shape, the way a calligraphy pen moves—all of that inspired these brushes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Penmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmanship. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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