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noun

Definition of cursivenext
as in handwriting
a type of writing in which all the letters in a word are connected to each other He writes in cursive when he takes notes.

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adjective

as in informal

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Recent Examples of cursive
Noun
Her granddaughter was able to read a letter that her deceased father, the lawmaker’s son, had written in cursive only because her school still chose to teach the skill. — Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 The letters from Mexico arrived on graph paper, in a tight cursive that the South African students had never seen before. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
However, many states have brought cursive requirements back to the classroom, with 27 states now mandating cursive instruction. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026 Leaning minimal, opt for simple cursive lettering spelling out the best city in the world. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cursive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
  1. handwriting
  2. informal
  3. print
  4. unauthorized
  5. automatic
  6. spontaneous
  7. instinctive
  8. impulsive
Noun
  • The teachers scanned their work and used AI to analyze how their handwriting could improve.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Her handwriting and symbol were briefly rendered at football-field scale.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of handwriting
Adjective
  • Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) — an informal cooperation between the maritime bodies of 18 shipping nations across the globe — noted that more than 80% of global trade is transported by sea.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of informal
Noun
  • Softer than cashmere and with prints that look high-end, the Alpine Swiss Plaid Scarf is appealing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The brand added that each miniature style is cut from the same silk and finished with prints, piping and proportions that follow the originals as closely as possible.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of print
Adjective
  • Ellifson said the cameras have led to a faster police response to potential critical emergencies and have been used to quickly notify law enforcement about unauthorized individuals entering school property.
    — Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In Anthropic’s new cybersecurity report, the AI lab detailed an episode in which its Mythos 5 model was undergoing testing and gained unauthorized access to the internet.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unauthorized
Adjective
  • What’s more, Hall has received a significant salary increase, one which better reflects his status as an automatic starter.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An automatic tensioner also removes the need to adjust it before each outing.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of automatic
Adjective
  • In 2022, the pair took a big risk for their first date and went on a spontaneous trip to the World Cup in Qatar.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Thompson is particularly skilled at emotionally investing in his character’s plight even as the spontaneous production refuses to take itself too seriously.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • The 21-year-old is instinctive in the box, knowing when to sprint, decelerate and stay static to attack crosses.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The instinctive Moon squares extravagant Jupiter, making a purchase, creative gamble, or spontaneous plan especially tempting.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Madrigal will play Dan, James’ divorced best friend whose plans for single life are derailed by James and Jeanie’s impulsive wedding.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of impulsive

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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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