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screenplay

noun

ˈskrēn-ˌplā How to pronounce screenplay (audio)
Definition of screenplaynext
as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production each actor will be given a copy of the screenplay to study

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Recent Examples of screenplay Stone, working from a screenplay by Stephen Beresford (himself a playwright), does not follow his protagonist’s lead. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 For all the best picture, screenplay and ensemble possibilities, Malkovich remains the clearest story to embrace. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026 His and Mariana’s screenplay takes its disparate characters to various forms of redemption but no easy answers. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Kelli McNeil-Yellen has signed on to write the screenplay and Alexander Yellen will direct, Deadline reported. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for screenplay
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  • Willis should be able to produce on the ground, but the Dolphins might get behind often this season and fall into heavy passing scripts.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Despite this strange digression, Besson’s script soon gets back on track when Giu gets the results of his tests back and declares war on Father Joe.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Screenplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screenplay. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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