as in handwriting
writing done by hand
beautiful, careful manuscript on the school's diplomas
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Recent Examples of manuscript
Yet only a tiny fraction of those people actually sit down to try to write a book, and even fewer finish their manuscript or publish their work.
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Malana Van Tyler, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
In the study, a manuscript published online in January in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, researchers found that collagen’s effects on elasticity and hydration accumulate gradually, requiring ongoing intake.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, her old family home – the Brontë Parsonage Museum – is filled with the world’s biggest collection of Brontë manuscripts, personal possessions and furnishings.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Rumors persisted for a few years that Sanders was working on a book detailing his career, but no copy or manuscript has ever surfaced.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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Malana Van Tyler, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
In the study, a manuscript published online in January in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, researchers found that collagen’s effects on elasticity and hydration accumulate gradually, requiring ongoing intake.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, her old family home – the Brontë Parsonage Museum – is filled with the world’s biggest collection of Brontë manuscripts, personal possessions and furnishings.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Rumors persisted for a few years that Sanders was working on a book detailing his career, but no copy or manuscript has ever surfaced.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manuscript
Noun
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Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The family-friendly event will feature a traditional lion dance, a kung fu demonstration by the Golden Leopard Martial Arts Center, interactive cultural stations like dumpling-making, calligraphy bookmarks, lantern and opera mask crafts, zodiac activities, chopstick lessons and more.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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