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
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
In its quest to transcribe historic documents, the National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: reading cursive.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Joe Guillen, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Or, like speaking Latin and learning cursive writing, has its time passed?
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The National Archives needs help from people with a special set of skills–reading cursive.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Jan. 2025
In its quest to transcribe historic documents, the National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: reading cursive.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The cursive Tigers sign atop the outfield scoreboard has been replaced by a Comerica Park sign in white letters.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Or, like speaking Latin and learning cursive writing, has its time passed?
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Unleash Your Genius With art and the timeless power of handwriting being central to Moleskine’s ethos, Milan Design Week, held last month, was a fitting opportunity for a celebration of pen and paper.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The case underscores the potential risks of informal workplace activities, particularly those involving personality assessments or character comparisons.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Four months later, reinforcements have arrived in the informal campaign to preserve classical TV structure.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Delicate floral patterns were a defining characteristic of this style, which drew inspiration from American prairie, classic French and English Victorian prints.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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These unsanctioned deployments can lead to data leakage, unauthorized access and compliance violations—problems that traditional security frameworks are not fully equipped to handle.—
Sameer Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern of miscommunication, unauthorized flights, and technical failures.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Healthcare providers can offer automatic payment plans as an alternative to allowing unpaid invoices to accumulate and sending patients to collections.—
Samad Syed,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Every reliever except Yuki Matsui has been complicit, though Jeremiah Estrada’s unearned run came after the automatic runner was placed on second in the 10th inning on Wednesday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Pockets of time when most parents are homebound are now ripe for spontaneous hangouts, especially because their kids can entertain one another.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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But most mutations are acquired — from lifestyle, environmental exposures, or spontaneous errors during cell division.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Palace also look to exploit Wharton’s instinctive ball progression from defensive set pieces.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The industrial metaverse can capture and scale some very intricate knowledge, including the instinctive skills and judgment of veteran workers, into immersive digital twins.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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To tell the story of a middle-aged man’s impulsive leap into restaurant ownership, he’s gathered an accomplished cast wielding effortless charm.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Could this change in spending from non-essential items to more essential ones mean a realignment away from impulsive internet purchases and toward more bare essentials?—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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