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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2
as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
From acrylic tubes designed to help makeup brushes stand upright on display to narrow carts that keep my daily essentials handy in my quaint New York City bathroom.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Iwas pleasantly surprised to see my iPhone display a handy analog clock, showing me the time,day and date.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Other ballerinas keep bananas handy too, according to the article.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
The upshot for young businesses is that the annual contributions to SEP IRAs are flexible, which can be handy in the early years when cash flow is inconsistent.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Iwas pleasantly surprised to see my iPhone display a handy analog clock, showing me the time,day and date.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Other ballerinas keep bananas handy too, according to the article.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
The upshot for young businesses is that the annual contributions to SEP IRAs are flexible, which can be handy in the early years when cash flow is inconsistent.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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When opting out becomes convenient, as easy as letting a contract expire, people are more likely to take it.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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These seemingly simple elements of online banking are critical to attracting clients, making customer interactions convenient, and building long-term brand loyalty.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Houthis have surface-to-air missiles — such as the Iranian missile known as the 358 — capable of downing aircraft.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her trust in the public’s intelligence—her belief that people are capable of engaging with complexity—is rare and deeply meaningful.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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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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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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