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as in scribble
the form or style of a particular person's writing
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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as in calligraphy
writing done by hand
the columnist laments the decline of fine handwriting, as so few people write letters by hand anymore
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Recent Examples of handwriting
Seeing the big picture in my own handwriting adds clarity and reduces cognitive clutter.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
As part of the investigation, officials had contacted Morales Reyes and asked for a handwriting sample and concluded that his handwriting and the threatening letter didn't match and that the threat was not credible, the person said.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
Nicole's survivor tattoo written in her surgeon's handwriting.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The class broke down into groups, each focusing on a different aspect of White’s story: For instance, one group attempted a handwriting analysis, while another searched for records of White during his enslavement in Maryland.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
As part of the investigation, officials had contacted Morales Reyes and asked for a handwriting sample and concluded that his handwriting and the threatening letter didn't match and that the threat was not credible, the person said.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
Nicole's survivor tattoo written in her surgeon's handwriting.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The class broke down into groups, each focusing on a different aspect of White’s story: For instance, one group attempted a handwriting analysis, while another searched for records of White during his enslavement in Maryland.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
Noun
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No more scribbles in the margins or lookups that kill gameplay momentum.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But like many aspiring authors shy about their talent, Agathe only scribbles in her spare time and refuses to let anyone read her work.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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To the tune of upbeat music, the clip showed Meghan writing a special message in her signature calligraphy, before footage flashed of her carrying plates with food in her hands, spending time in her garden and standing on a bridge with Princess Lilibet. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Those images are not on view here, only his elegant tripartite scene of women in the latest fashions, practicing the four arts of stringed instruments, strategy games, calligraphy, and painting.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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And in thinking about it, contemplate what happens to the productivity of humans when their work is paired with other hands, human and mechanical.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These tapes — now in the hands of authorities and partially leaked—are damning.—
Gina Montaner,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Red lettering splashes across the departures board, indicating a calamitous level of cancellations.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Theron's catsuit was emblazoned with the luxury fashion house's original marque, Givenchy Paris 1952, in white lettering across the chest.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Advertisement Weddings, in my experience, tend to follow a similar script.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
6 July 2025
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Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
6 July 2025
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Mathurin, competitive as ever, wants to be the best at everything, even penmanship.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Beautiful penmanship, without necessarily writing skills to match.—
Bob Mondello,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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In his own signature no-nonsense style, Osbourne was defiant about his desire to keep rocking, despite his challenges.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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This is your opportunity to add your signature to your party.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Our country is home to more than 15,000 commercial radio stations and 4,000 television stations, in addition to a sprawling ecosystem of print, cable, and online media.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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Especially lovely is the Argos Inn, an 1831 mansion with Dalí prints and two cocktail bars; discerning oenophiles will also love the design-forward Lake House on Canandaigua, which opened in 2020 on the site of a former motel with a spa and outdoor barrel saunas.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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