well-handled

adjective

Definition of well-handlednext
as in worn

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Recent Examples of well-handled The initial shock of this freak accident is well-handled, notably when Jay tries to scramble up the whale’s jawline by climbing its teeth. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 That scene was potentially such a minefield, but so well-handled. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-handled
  1. worn
  2. aged
  3. shopworn
  4. shabby
  5. spoiled
  6. old
  7. beat-up
  8. stale
Adjective
  • The bulk of the shoe’s upper appears in a black leather that appears well worn and yellowed, while brand marks in black with red trim match the elephant print’s color combo.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Cleaning, Maintaining, and Displaying Inventory Another thing that costs thrift stores both time and money is cleaning and maintaining inventory, which may include repairs to worn or damaged items, unless the store is selling them as-is.
    — Barbara Zito, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of worn
Adjective
  • Those aged 35 to 49 are favorable toward capitalism by only a 46%-41% margin.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those aged 65 and older and younger Americans with certain health conditions or disabilities.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of aged
Adjective
  • All attuned to the issues that concern younger generations, who refuse to be stratified by shopworn political shibboleths.
    — James D. Zirin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps most astonishingly, the movie manages to make creepy clowns — that shopworn trope — genuinely frightening again.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of shopworn
Adjective
  • Hegseth recognized that the barracks lacked modern amenities and were often shabby, in a way that was likely to impact troops’ readiness and morale.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That is not too shabby for a period drama adapted from a 74-year-old novel.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of shabby
Adjective
  • Needless to say a lot of food was deemed spoiled and had to be thrown out.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Staff caught the attack in progress before any supply was damaged, but going from spoiled groceries to the blood supply is a big escalation.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spoiled
Adjective
  • There have been lows—trying to manufacture a viral dance in an empty pub alongside a dwarf Michael Jackson impersonator among them—but Skepta is old enough to own those now, and grow from them.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • California has a rich and varied history — and San Jose is the oldest civilian community in the state.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • There’s something so chic and luxurious about a beat-up leather bag dangling from your shoulder.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The sill holds a beat-up VHS copy of Boogie Nights alongside a jar of tools.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of beat-up
Adjective
  • Keep your holiday decorating from feeling stale with a page out of a professional designer’s book.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Hang on through an opening salvo of political jokes that elapsed time and Tuesday’s election results have rendered stale (Rudy Giuliani, anybody?
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of stale

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“Well-handled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-handled. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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