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
Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania is now requiring all public and private schools to teach cursive, joining a growing number of states reversing course after many districts phased it out in favor of technology.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
Starting in third grade, students learn to read and write in cursive.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania is now requiring all public and private schools to teach cursive, joining a growing number of states reversing course after many districts phased it out in favor of technology.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Garnet Valley Elementary School Principal Susan Papson said the district originally phased out cursive writing in 2010.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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Between the many ceasefires, extensions and delays, the handwriting is on the wall.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Some of her success with collaborators seems to have come down to luck and an eye for talent, as in the case of the still-up-and-coming Elswit and Oppewall, who served as her informal producers during filming.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Both contests recognize excellence in visual storytelling and design, across print and digital platforms for work produced in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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In Belgium & Luxembourg, Backrooms grossed $92k across 103 prints, which is the best opening day for a horror film this year and the fourth best for a horror film since 2022.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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As World Cup soccer fans cheer for their teams in Los Angeles and stadiums across the nation, FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In Canada, authorities have banned unauthorized drones from flying over World Cup stadiums and several training sites in Vancouver and Toronto as a security measure.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Miller got a fly ball out that moved the automatic runner to third base and then a strikeout before a single by Wyatt Langford brought in a run.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The youngest of five siblings, she was born just one month after the country rescinded automatic birthright citizenship.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Venus and Uranus’ harmonious connection encourages you to be spontaneous.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Asked about her next project after the masterclass, Mumenthaler again described the process as instinctive.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Conversations want courage as instinctive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication conjoins warrior Mars there, urging clear words with soft edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But the prefrontal cortex is not fully developed until a person reaches their mid-to-late 20s, making young people more susceptible to impulsive behavior while gambling.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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The underlying songwriting is impulsive, but many tracks adopt a deliberately sedate mood or sort through dense clusters of cut-up loops, and Alfa’s spatialization gives the album a pallor that can resemble brain fog.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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