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
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Envelopes inscribed with cursive text, luggage cart run-ups at London’s King’s Cross Station and sweeping landscape shots glimpsed through a train window are also likely to get the hearts of diehard fans pounding.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And this seems a harbinger, given that cursive has been cut from the Common Core.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Proponents believe cursive writing is an important skill with significant cognitive benefits, according to the National Education Association (NEA), a 3-million-member organization representing public school teachers, faculty, and education support professionals.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Envelopes inscribed with cursive text, luggage cart run-ups at London’s King’s Cross Station and sweeping landscape shots glimpsed through a train window are also likely to get the hearts of diehard fans pounding.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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The discounted model at Woot includes a Premium Pen stylus for handwriting and drawing.—
Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
18 May 2026
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Our approach from the very start was choosing projects wisely to have a very specific slate that allows people to see our kind of handwriting.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The mayor and city’s deputy mayor attended the main chamber event where the mayor gave his address, while the three other council members — O’Hara, Shaffer and San Antonio — attended the informal mixer portion, but were directed to leave before the main dinner gala occurred.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Iraq’s oil sales fueled much of its $94 billion in revenues in 2025, yet little trickles down to the millions who eke out in a precarious informal sector, with little protection and meager pay.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
Noun
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While Pokémon continued to print cards, their popularity waned in the 2000s.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Quintessentially British and steeped in heritage, the print dates back to the 1920s, when the brand first used it to line its cotton gabardine trench coats.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors allege the defendants conspired to embezzle millions that went toward salary and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The new format featuring 32 automatic bids and 44 at-large berths will start with a 12-game opening round funneling into the broader tournament starting on the traditional Thursday with … 64 teams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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The ordinance also banned possession of automatic weapons, overriding a newly effective state law that allowed it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Shirilla was a frequent, spontaneous poster, and some of her content could be interpreted in poor taste, particularly in the aftermath of the fateful tragedy.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Today could bring unexpected travel plans, a spontaneous invitation or a conversation that completely changes your perspective on something.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Intrigued by the world of espionage, Bond finds an unexpected ally in M (Priyanga Burford), who sees his potential as an agent capable of taking control in messy situations by leaning into his instinctive and improvisational style.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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The Spanish international might have scored on his comeback, prodding an instinctive effort over the bar from close range.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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One honest budget check can keep the idea useful instead of impulsive.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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This simple question, in the heat of a reaction, where time and capacity seem to vanish, can be the entire difference between a measured choice and an impulsive reaction.—
Patrick Murphy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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