1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
That especially came handy when shooting the emperor penguin chicks jumping off an enormous 50-foot cliff.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Here’s a handy guide to the newest literary genres sure to join romantasy, cli-fi, and spicyTok on next year’s hot list.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
And last but not least, grab a handy Duracell Rechargeable Battery Bundle for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The hot tub helped make COVID-19 lockdowns more bearable and the water stored in the tub came in handy when Hurricane Helene cut off their water supply.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Here’s a handy guide to the newest literary genres sure to join romantasy, cli-fi, and spicyTok on next year’s hot list.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
And last but not least, grab a handy Duracell Rechargeable Battery Bundle for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The hot tub helped make COVID-19 lockdowns more bearable and the water stored in the tub came in handy when Hurricane Helene cut off their water supply.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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Nail art kit: on sale for $11.99 Original price: $16.99 (Amazon) All-in-one nail art kits provide a convenient introduction for those starting their DIY nail journey.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pepsi’s worldwide volume fell 3% for its convenient foods unit and was flat for its drinks.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Via Montenapoleone, the store’s façade features arched windows crafted by skilled Murano glassmaker Venini.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Once concentrated in specific regions and accessible primarily to an elite class of investors, private markets have seen ground-breaking growth in both geographical reach and investor diversity.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In most states, the details are not publicly accessible.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Most notably, though, the bike undercuts the most capable of all middleweight ADVs, the Yamaha Ténéré 700, by thousands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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On cross-examination the defense pointed out that Scott, at 6'8,'' 280 pounds, was the only person on the farm physically capable of moving Gary's 300-pound body.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That score means those students haven’t mastered even the basic skills needed to become proficient readers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s Included in Your Climb A proficient climb leader will be with you the entire way, from start to finish.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The mean girl, as we’ve been taught to recognize her, is cunning and charismatic.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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With time, cunning, and no irony, the Shuberts slew the Syndicate Goliath and built a monopolistic empire of their own that Justice Department lawyers would decades later force into an antitrust settlement.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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