as in stenography
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Recent Examples of shorthand
Long before sustainability became corporate shorthand, the company was managing forests for wildfire resilience and long-term yield.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The leading actor sourced and supplied personal pieces for both projects, and approaches costuming as a shorthand into showcasing his characters’ personality.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Spies have codes; collaborators have shorthand.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, efficiency becomes shorthand for smoothness.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The leading actor sourced and supplied personal pieces for both projects, and approaches costuming as a shorthand into showcasing his characters’ personality.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Spies have codes; collaborators have shorthand.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Over time, efficiency becomes shorthand for smoothness.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shorthand
Noun
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Anyone could learn to use the machine in two weeks or less, compared to months or years to master stenography.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The first year focuses on learning stenography theory.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Angie worked in the Justice Building under Attorney General Robert Kennedy and did steno and typing.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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This novel following three women getting into the Manhattan steno pool has the career girl front and center.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Shorthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorthand. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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