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
Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
More than three dozen kids responded; some just drew pictures, others wrote in perfect cursive.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 9 Feb. 2026
Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The pair are proud members of the Holmes Middle School cursive club in Virginia.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
More than three dozen kids responded; some just drew pictures, others wrote in perfect cursive.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
More than three dozen kids responded; some just drew pictures, others wrote in perfect cursive.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
House Education Committee meets to discuss Senate Bill 425, which would require public schools to teach cursive handwriting to all students by no later than the third grade.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The pair are proud members of the Holmes Middle School cursive club in Virginia.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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Those who identify Elise as Malfatti contend that Nohl simply misread Beethoven’s handwriting of the name Therese.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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For very young children, gardening increases hand-eye coordination, which is linked to success in handwriting, math and reading.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In South Africa the Singita Lowveld Trust and AndBeyond’s Wild Impact teamed up to launch the Hustle Economy, a program that identifies and mentors community members with micro-enterprises such as spaza shops, hair-care services, jewelry retail, and informal eateries.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In an email, Roberts said Foster played no formal or informal role in linking him to the player.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose a Digital subscription or our best deal – All Access – that includes print and digital issues, full archive access, and the NYR App!—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Note, however, that not all old books are backlist titles; those which, for lack of consumer demand or other reasons, go out-of-print are not a part of a publisher’s backlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The complaint alleges that Gemini Rosemont violated the loan documents by entering into an unauthorized easement agreement with a neighboring property owner.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bill Day, a Frost Bank spokesman, said the bank does not comment on pending litigation but was recently notified by a third-party vendor of unauthorized access to the vendor’s systems that may have included Frost customer data.—
Patrick Danner,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Frankly, both had done enough to merit promotion — but EFL begrudgingly grants just one automatic place to the National League, and another via a round of play-offs.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, bought a Maverick 12-gauge pump-action shotgun from Turner’s Outdoorsman in Torrance in August 2025 and an Armscor semi-automatic pistol from CAP Tactical Firearms in Lawndale in October 2023, the profile shows.—
Myles Miller,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators say the trip appeared far from spontaneous.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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His content is best known for his spontaneous interactions, such as stopping to talk with strangers on the roadside or offering impromptu taxi services.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Delane is an instinctive defender with a quality skill set for the next level.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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The instinctive Moon conjoins responsible Saturn in your 11th House of Humanity, guiding your interactions with teams and allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Flinging himself onto Berry Gordy (Larenz Tate) for a hug, the kid’s impulsive need for affection is a gut punch.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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