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
Noun
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His career started in print journalism, at publications like Ladies' Home Journal and The New York Times.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pieces for the first prototype took more than seven hours to print.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 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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In the early stages of a relationship, self-expansion is largely automatic, as new partners are most inclined at this point to learn about each other’s unfamiliar interests, social circles, habits and ideas.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Under Texas election law, an automatic recount occurs only in the case of a tie; otherwise, a candidate must formally request one.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 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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Kat makes the impulsive decision to marry Charlie, who agrees to remain in the relationship for a few months for the positive press.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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