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as in handwritings
the form or style of a particular person's writing
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
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as in screenplays
the written form of a story prepared for film production
sold two scripts to the movie studio
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as in calligraphies
writing done by hand
sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude
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Recent Examples of scripts
Levy leads a smart cast including the great Laurie Metcalfe, Taylor Ortega and Elizabeth Perkins, and the snappy scripts and zany plot twists and turns keep the audience guessing.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The technology includes creative analysis for scripts and projects, packaging suggestions, as well as market forecasting about how the film will do commercially.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
New Line has taken stabs at developing a sequel with Heisserer and Chris Borrelli penning scripts over the years.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Five scripts were awarded fellowships and five finalists.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The Golden Apple website notes that Tina Fey frequented the restaurant during her time at the Second City and wrote her scripts in the booths.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
All Nicholl fellowship recipient scripts are archived in the Academy Collection and are accessible through the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.
—Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Actual scripts that closed big offers.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The technology includes creative analysis for scripts and projects, packaging suggestions, as well as market forecasting about how the film will do commercially.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
New Line has taken stabs at developing a sequel with Heisserer and Chris Borrelli penning scripts over the years.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Five scripts were awarded fellowships and five finalists.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The Golden Apple website notes that Tina Fey frequented the restaurant during her time at the Second City and wrote her scripts in the booths.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
All Nicholl fellowship recipient scripts are archived in the Academy Collection and are accessible through the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.
—Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Actual scripts that closed big offers.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scripts
Noun
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And his original script American Midnight was featured on last year’s Black List of best unproduced screenplays and sold to Netflix with Vertigo Entertainment and Spooky Pictures producing.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that recipients will complete feature-length screenplays during their fellowship year.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Where manuscripts written in one culture find readers in another.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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