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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
Cursive Just like reading an analog clock and using a map, reading and writing in cursive has proven, for many young people, unnecessary. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026 Magdalena, wearing a bright red shirt with her grandson’s name written in gold cursive, booked her own flight back to Guatemala because the center does not organize flights for adults. — Miami Herald, 25 June 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 The Declaration of Independence, with its block of cursive letters scrawled onto parchment, looks like a relic from the distant past. — Robert Parkinson, The Conversation, 24 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
  • There was little or no organization among them, and some were scrawled in barely decipherable handwriting.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
  • George Hodel’s handwriting also resembled that on notes sent by the killer to law enforcement.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
Definition of handwriting
Adjective
  • Authorities are also investigating the death of a Malawian man after he was allegedly killed by a mob at an informal settlement in the city of Pietermaritzburg, near Durban.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • It is joined by an adjoining family room and informal dining area.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Definition of informal
Noun
  • While print and digital journalism come close, TV, radio, and the movies exist a primarily ‘values-free’ zone, where entertainment is the overriding priority.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • But Swisher, who has evolved from a traditional print journalist to business owner and podcast host, has few rivals who can match her technology expertise and connect those observations to the broader political debate.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 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
  • The clinical version dates to research in the 1960s and 1970s, when devices tracked heart rate variability, muscle tension and skin temperature to help people regulate what was once considered automatic.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • The Disciplinary Code states that a sending off or automatic suspension can only be challenged if it was issued to the wrong player.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 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
  • Repetition and positive reinforcement build instinctive responses, reduce human error and amplify security culture.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of instinctive
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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