as in handwriting
writing done by hand
beautiful, careful manuscript on the school's diplomas
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Recent Examples of manuscript
Musicians from Radio France recently recorded selections from the manuscript before bringing the music to life in public for the first time.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Monks preserved manuscripts there.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The long and painful rehab would have interfered with his writing; the dread of leaving behind an incomplete manuscript outweighed the benefit of a few extra months.
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The manuscript has sold for various prices over the years; the next buyer may get it at a discount relative to its last outing.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Monks preserved manuscripts there.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The long and painful rehab would have interfered with his writing; the dread of leaving behind an incomplete manuscript outweighed the benefit of a few extra months.
—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
The manuscript has sold for various prices over the years; the next buyer may get it at a discount relative to its last outing.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for manuscript
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manuscript
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Screenshots of dozens of ballots from those votes provided to the Herald show similar handwriting.
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Between the many ceasefires, extensions and delays, the handwriting is on the wall.
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Kyoto calligraphy is often paired with tea ceremonies.
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As preschoolers dance, paint and play inside a Sunset Park daycare center, seniors sing traditional Chinese opera, exercise and practice calligraphy just one block away.
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“Manuscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manuscript. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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