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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
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as in screenplay
the written form of a story prepared for film production
sold two scripts to the movie studio
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as in calligraphy
writing done by hand
sending a thank-you note in script—and not just an e-mail—is the only proper way to express one's gratitude
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Recent Examples of script
The Angels flipped the script on the Dodgers, preventing a Freeway Series season sweep with a 13-5 win Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium.
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Becoming Augusta Gein was a leap of faith for Metcalf, who says there were no scripts available when the role came up.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 June 2026
Charade was shot on location in Paris and the French Alps, and the end result is a stylish romp with a clever script and a pair of leads whose chemistry defies their age gap.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The musical feels so relevant to 2026 that audience members have asked director Lear deBessonet, also Tony-nominated, if the creative team rewrote the script for this production.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Becoming Augusta Gein was a leap of faith for Metcalf, who says there were no scripts available when the role came up.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 June 2026
Charade was shot on location in Paris and the French Alps, and the end result is a stylish romp with a clever script and a pair of leads whose chemistry defies their age gap.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The musical feels so relevant to 2026 that audience members have asked director Lear deBessonet, also Tony-nominated, if the creative team rewrote the script for this production.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
Noun
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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
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One in Indiana told me that his violations included a mix-up involving an Amish customer’s name; one in South Carolina told me his violations included filling out forms on behalf of elderly customers with shaky handwriting.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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The screenplay is co-written by the Wayans brothers alongside Rick Alvarez, who previously worked on Scary Movie 2, and directed by Michael Tiddes.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Wright’s screenplay earned a Golden Globe nomination and received the Paul Selvin Award from the Writers Guild of America.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Kyoto calligraphy is often paired with tea ceremonies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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As preschoolers dance, paint and play inside a Sunset Park daycare center, seniors sing traditional Chinese opera, exercise and practice calligraphy just one block away.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
22 May 2026
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In a new manuscript, the company shows just how essential having that reserve of spare atoms can be.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The manuscript was discovered earlier that year, along with a cover sketch and even notes on the overall direction for the illustrations.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
2 June 2026
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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