handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ 
1
: writing done by hand
especially
: the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
Examples of handwriting in a Sentence
Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate
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Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Discover the timeless art of Arabic calligraphy through the artistic practice of handwriting based on Arabic alphabet.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In the white space below the image, their names are marked down in pink ink with his sister’s handwriting.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Backlit by golden light, the teenage-girl-style handwriting that scrolls across the screen during the montage when Alex completes a few goals evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
The attorneys said there was an assumption Craig wrote the letters but there has been no testing or verification of his handwriting to confirm it.
—Andi Babineau and Ray Sanchez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In the white space below the image, their names are marked down in pink ink with his sister’s handwriting.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Backlit by golden light, the teenage-girl-style handwriting that scrolls across the screen during the montage when Alex completes a few goals evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
The attorneys said there was an assumption Craig wrote the letters but there has been no testing or verification of his handwriting to confirm it.
—Andi Babineau and Ray Sanchez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handwriting
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“Handwriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handwriting. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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handwriting
noun
hand·writ·ing
ˈhan-ˌdrīt-iŋ
1
: writing done by hand
2
: the form of a particular person's writing
3
: something written by hand
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