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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
Brain-computer interfaces have been shown to help patients communicate, often by tracking their eye movement or by decoding brain activity associated with speech or handwriting.
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O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.
—Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
In the latter city, the Le Marais boutique will see Lélu join Autry’s customers on Saturday for a meet and greet, handwriting personalized postcards.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.
—Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
In the latter city, the Le Marais boutique will see Lélu join Autry’s customers on Saturday for a meet and greet, handwriting personalized postcards.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handwriting
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The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The script is way more confident when Gunn gets to scribble in the margins, whisking in Milly Alcock’s party-hardy Supergirl for a fast and fun cameo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Elders get their hearing checked and play mahjongg and practice calligraphy in the shade of empty plazas.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both of her hands had been severed from her body and one of her legs was cut off, the documents said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Patrons of The Rockhill Grille in the Crossroads may have noticed a door adjacent to the restaurant, with gold lettering spelling out the bar’s name.—
Jenna Thompson
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, the yellow lettering on the blue alternate works well.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Time to boldly flip the script.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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There's a lot of going off script in order to make the character better.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cursive Academy, founded by husband and wife Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, earned its nonprofit status in November 2025 and partners with organizations, companies and individuals to resurrect the art of penmanship.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2026
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Miles capped the run with a signature stepback jumper as TCU took a 59-47 lead into the fourth quarter.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Around 30 movie theaters in the world are equipped with the technology to run 35mm or 70mm prints, including AMC Town Center in Leawood.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The tonal depth in his prints is rich, dense, and moody—not a void but a presence.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handwriting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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