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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
Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.
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Danielle Jennings, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In order to preserve their scoop, his editors at Stern had not sought to verify the diaries with handwriting experts.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The information is expected to include traffic camera footage, police body camera footage and analysis from a handwriting expert and ballistic experts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Jennings, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In order to preserve their scoop, his editors at Stern had not sought to verify the diaries with handwriting experts.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The information is expected to include traffic camera footage, police body camera footage and analysis from a handwriting expert and ballistic experts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
Noun
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And the journals next to our beds are filled with scribbles.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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The title comes from what Charlotte, missing her soulmate, scribbles on the remnants of Adam’s mural (symbolizing the memory of him pressed on her heart).—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Festivities include lion and dragon dances, live music, Asian food, calligraphy art demonstration, Asian Story Theater and martial arts demonstrations.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Festivities include lion and dragon dances, live music, Asian food, a calligraphy art demonstration, an Asian Story Theater and martial arts demonstrations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Largely starved of service, one air shot in the box saw Moyes put his head in his hands.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Shaking hands with the Chiefs’ Chris Jones, Trump then held a very public meet and greet with some of the family members of victims in the January 1 attack on Bourbon Street and emergency responders who were there that terrible morning.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Those numbers after the Z-series lettering indicate the lumen output.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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Even the rental building in the complex got stripped of its lettering at the tenants’ behest.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
29 Jan. 2025
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As previously reported, feature writer Zak Penn (The Avengers, Ready Player One, Free Guy) will pen the script with original series co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Francois said agencies did assist ahead of the final ad, but the script and ideas started inside the automaker.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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Most of these are from the Revolutionary War-era, known for looped and flowing penmanship.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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His penmanship and his notetaking skills are impressive.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dylan Larkin, who finally got his signature big-game moment.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Plus, expect Backyard Band featuring CeeLo Green to bring their signature go-go sound to the lineup.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Loloi collection at Wayfair includes decorative pillows and area rugs with floral and botanical prints in colorful or neutral tones.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the story came out a leader at their church made sure to get numerous extra copies of the print edition.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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