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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
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 The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Stem stitch is a great option for cursive writing, offering a rope-like finish. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026 Carey’s name is written in a rainbow gradient cursive font on the front and in bold block letters on the back, accompanied by the number 26 (for the year 2026). — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 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
  • According to a Meta news release, the team explored hundreds of designs, from all-caps to literal handwriting.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of handwriting
Adjective
  • His experience impelled him to join an informal yet determined community of researchers, doctors, and patients pushing for extra studies to help patients and doctors find the right dosage for an array of cancer drugs.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Judge Roach reminded both sides that he was not bound by any informal agreement.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of informal
Noun
  • Despite the bravado of his flowing mullet and leopard print G-string, Pat is tragically ill-equipped for today’s rules of engagement.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of print
Adjective
  • Residents have also voiced concerns about unauthorized people in other parts of the building.
    — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the judge ultimately decides, the case will continue on copyright claims involving allegedly unauthorized samples of sound recordings owned by the plaintiffs.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unauthorized
Adjective
  • The new safeguards include requiring law enforcement to label every search with a with a criminal case number, and instituting an automatic review for abnormal search activities, which will trigger proactive lockouts for those users.
    — Soo Youn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in civil liberties cases, identified over 100 incidents of automatic license plate reader abuse, including stalking and wrongful stops.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of automatic
Adjective
  • How spontaneous is the crew in choosing to, say, send you off on a commuter train in Mumbai?
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The team also showed that the spontaneous mode could act as a magnonic parametric amplifier, producing gains of up to 40 decibels.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • Partial drafts of his work were carried along with him, soaked in Salinger’s sweat and imbued with his raw, instinctive reactions to conflict.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The inside linebacker is smart, physical, instinctive, can cover and has a knack for creating turnovers.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of instinctive
Adjective
  • The actor starred on The Sopranos as Christopher Moltisanti, the cousin of Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano who often ends up in trouble because of his impulsive ways.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But as with any James Gray film, there are life-altering consequences on the other side of impulsive decision-making for the sake of the American dream.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of impulsive

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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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