CURSIVE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of cursive

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

Various factors go into determining whether the signatures match, including the slant of the signature, whether it is printed or written in cursive, and the size, proportions or scale. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026 The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions. — Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Adjective

Carey’s name is written in a rainbow gradient cursive font on the front and in bold block letters on the back, accompanied by the number 26 (for the year 2026). — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 Users can summon Alexa for Shopping by clicking a cursive A icon on Amazon's website or app, or via Echo Show displays. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cursive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive

Noun

Additional tests could include handwriting analysis, fingerprint scans and DNA examination, the Journal reported.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
There was little or no organization among them, and some were scrawled in barely decipherable handwriting.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Definition of handwriting

Adjective

But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The alliance grew out of an informal coalition that included organizations tied to Ananas Anam, Bananatex and Regenerate Fashion.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of informal

Noun

Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
The singer also shared several photos of herself, including one of her seemingly posing nude while holding a white T-shirt with the Music, Fashion, Film track list in black print.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of print

Adjective

Victims of the Lemonade breach said their information was used to apply for loans, access retirement accounts and make unauthorized credit card charges.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Those ascents have largely been unauthorized, but actor and musician Jared Leto was allowed to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor in 2023 to promote a tour.

— Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of unauthorized

Adjective

Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.

— Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of automatic

Adjective

That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.

— Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of spontaneous

Adjective

The desire for freedom is overpowering, as is the potential for impulsive and rash decisions made in the moment.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Many individuals fall prey to emotional pitfalls like fear, greed, or shame, leading to impulsive spending, credit card debt, and neglecting long-term goals like retirement.

— ByGabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of impulsive

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