cursive
noun
1
: a manuscript written in cursive writing
also
: cursive writing
2
: a style of printed letter resembling handwriting
Examples of cursive in a Sentence
He writes in cursive when he takes notes.
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Users can summon Alexa for Shopping by clicking a cursive A icon on Amazon's website or app, or via Echo Show displays.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Starting in third grade, students learn to read and write in cursive.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania is now requiring all public and private schools to teach cursive, joining a growing number of states reversing course after many districts phased it out in favor of technology.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
My first tattoo was 'chrissylunamiles' in a subtle heart-monitor-like cursive on my right arm to honor my growing family.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Starting in third grade, students learn to read and write in cursive.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania is now requiring all public and private schools to teach cursive, joining a growing number of states reversing course after many districts phased it out in favor of technology.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
My first tattoo was 'chrissylunamiles' in a subtle heart-monitor-like cursive on my right arm to honor my growing family.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cursive
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cursive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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