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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Recent Examples of cursive
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Proponents believe cursive writing is an important skill with significant cognitive benefits, according to the National Education Association (NEA), a 3-million-member organization representing public school teachers, faculty, and education support professionals.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
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
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Just as the latter’s elegant cursive lines eschewed legibility for pure, drunken expression, the former’s Auto-Tuned vocals form only the contours of words.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Proponents believe cursive writing is an important skill with significant cognitive benefits, according to the National Education Association (NEA), a 3-million-member organization representing public school teachers, faculty, and education support professionals.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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The study also did not account for the participants' use of medications, which could potentially impact both handwriting and brain function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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One in Indiana told me that his violations included a mix-up involving an Amish customer’s name; one in South Carolina told me his violations included filling out forms on behalf of elderly customers with shaky handwriting.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Closer to the beach, Pla Pla is a breezy, more informal space for burgers, pizzas, and a handful of Thai favorites in the daytime or steaks and seafood in the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In the previous two years, sporting directors have made informal approaches to outline the conditions of a potential deal.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Trade drab colors with 44 percent off floral prints, and bulky hoodies for something a little more lightweight to beat those nightly chills and airplane cabin temperatures—this one by Faherty is 25 percent off for a limited time.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Sawyer got a tip about an exploit in Vision Media’s network that was being used to gain unauthorized access.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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These safeguards can prevent unauthorized logins to your account.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Swanson is a healthy player, Counsell said, and the manager wound up subbing him in as the automatic runner at second base for Saturday’s 10th inning against the San Francisco Giants.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Furthermore, hoisting the trophy would secure the final crucial points needed to grant her automatic entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame.—
Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The right pair of shorts or cropped pants can keep you cool and comfortable on long walks to explore new neighborhoods, lazy afternoons at outdoor cafes, hikes to a waterfall or outlook, and spontaneous detours to the beach.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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That instinct toward image-as-communication shapes the film’s central tension, between the deliberate, enduring photographs made at father-in-law Makoto’s traditional photo studio and the spontaneous clips Yuta fires off on his phone.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Jacques Chirac was famous for his warmth, appetite and instinctive connection with crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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That sense of responsibility, quiet, enduring, almost instinctive, runs through Giglio in ways that are hard to name but easy to recognize.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Mickey Todiwala Leaving software engineering wasn't an impulsive decision.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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What moved me most in The Testaments was its cast of teenage girls — the Plums seemed to be sparkling, creative, impulsive, curious, deeply loyal, and ready to question the world around them.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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