well-handled

adjective

Definition of well-handlednext
as in worn

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Recent Examples of well-handled That scene was potentially such a minefield, but so well-handled. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2023 With most action confined to the family home, Bulgaria passes well enough for Anytown, U.S.A., and technical contributions all around are well-handled. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2023 There’s a light feminist streak here, as both Amanda and Sinh save each other from despair at various points, while a callback that sees Amanda navigating chaotic city traffic as a pedestrian — thus showcasing her evolving confidence — is well-handled. — Courtney Howard, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-handled
  1. aged
  2. shopworn
  3. shabby
  4. old
  5. beat-up
  6. stale
Adjective
  • According to the brand, añejo is Strait’s favorite style of tequila (meaning it’s been aged between one and three years), and aging the spirit in wine barrels as opposed to the ex-bourbon barrels that are typically used in the industry is Codigo’s signature move.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Digest The Indian sculptor and multidisciplinary artist Himmat Shah has died, aged 92.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of aged
Adjective
  • So much of his work seems dull, shopworn, generic.
    — James Marcus, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020
  • Carson said — 50 times Carson’s office, on a quiet street in downtown Modesto, was gritty and shopworn and functional in feel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2021
Definition of shopworn
Adjective
  • Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Bo Horvat, Barzal, Pageau and Casey Cizikas down the middle isn’t shabby; if Ritchie can force his way into the conversation within a year or two, even less so.
    — Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of shabby
Adjective
  • Every year in the US, there are approximately 35,000 ER visits due to unintentional medication overdoses among children under 5 years old.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The other part of him, the innie, is for all intents and purposes 2 1/2 years old.
    — Gary Levin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Horology hadn’t been part of their deliberations, although Mr. Pelzer had been wearing a beat-up Seiko.
    — Rachel Felder, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
  • His first car was an old, beat-up 1956 Ford Victoria and the color of the car was pink.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of beat-up
Adjective
  • Wesen says many talented alumni choose to remain in Providence, consistently enriching the local food scene, which never gets stale.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of stale

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