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as in handwritings
the form or style of a particular person's writing
doctors are famous for their illegible penmanship
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as in calligraphies
writing done by hand
the students spend far more time honing their computer skills than they do improving their penmanship
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manuscripts
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The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Where manuscripts written in one culture find readers in another.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Penmanships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penmanships. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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