1
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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2
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
That’s why Trump wants to change the script by pulling off the unprecedented effort to redraw the congressional maps in the middle of the decade.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Wage growth in leisure and hospitality is outpacing white-collar jobs, flipping the script on where young workers can find earning momentum.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
The pair spent most of 2021 and 2022 meeting up to work out the script.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Kane then shared the episode’s script with her mother, seeking her thoughts.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Wage growth in leisure and hospitality is outpacing white-collar jobs, flipping the script on where young workers can find earning momentum.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
The pair spent most of 2021 and 2022 meeting up to work out the script.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025
Kane then shared the episode’s script with her mother, seeking her thoughts.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
Noun
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At Mercy Housing, Alma Watson, 63, flipped through the pages of her workbook, filled with lines of her cursive handwriting.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ellen nods to her handwriting, asking if her solution is possible.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jake Schreier directed from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Nick Stahl, Irene Bedard, Lane Factor and Kimberly Guerrero round out the ensemble cast of the film, which is based on a screenplay by Zach Montague.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Saturday’s celebration, which also featured food, painting and calligraphy, was aimed at helping Abu Shaban and other kids feel connected to humanity, Sosebee said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The final result of their stonework, calligraphy, carvings, and gardening can be seen at this white marble mausoleum.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Authorities did not say from which university the manuscripts were stolen.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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This letter descended to Charles Austen and thence to his granddaughters, who, hard up, sold it in the 1920s, part of a larger cache of relics and manuscripts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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