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Recent Examples of handiness
Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger.
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Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiness
Noun
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The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fleshwater’s crystalline guitar leads and tidal currents of noise hit so much harder for the revving percussion, which moves with the dexterity of metal and hardcore.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Want to dress with ease, but not lose your sense of play—or personality?—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Building an empire The relative ease with which Black Bear became youth hockey’s most dominant player reflects the sport’s particular vulnerability to corporate capture.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to playing through injury for much of the season and into the playoffs, the typically all-finesse Terry has even gotten a bit more involved on the physical side despite needing plenty of maintenance days.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Eze unlocked the game with great finesse from range.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Through rare archival footage, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes access, the film explores themes of identity, artistry, resilience, and reinvention.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The artistry of stage presentation, the portrayal of narrative, and how to make a rally come alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The painting may be the first appearance in art of the American doctrine of Manifest Destiny, a term coined the year before by the newspaperman and diplomat John O’Sullivan.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The employees’ union interpreted this initiative as an assault on local and subject-matter expertise.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Andrée said more than seven in 10 consumers, globally, believe AI usage actually increases their desire for human expertise and creativity.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Handiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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