as in handwriting
writing done by hand
beautiful, careful manuscript on the school's diplomas
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Recent Examples of manuscript
The manuscript is divided into three volumes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The Codex Borgia, one of the most important surviving Indigenous manuscripts, describes a society in which masa dishes shaped daily life.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The Codex Borgia, one of the most important surviving Indigenous manuscripts, describes a society in which masa dishes shaped daily life.
—Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The museum is dedicated entirely to 19th-century German and Austrian art and design, with a collection that spans paintings, furniture, sculpture, photography, and manuscripts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manuscript
Noun
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Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For entertainment, check out the samurai displays and calligraphy.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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