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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 outlet was also told that in the original script, there was a scene of investigators searching Jackson's Neverland Ranch estate for evidence.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
That follows Pecchia previously handling corporate and client media relations, writing executive scripts and press releases and managing internal communications at WME.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Brien directed from his own script, with Christopher Giroux and Justin Rebelo producing for Vortex Productions, and Jesse Ikeman, Nataline Rodrigues and Bill Marks exec producing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
That follows Pecchia previously handling corporate and client media relations, writing executive scripts and press releases and managing internal communications at WME.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
O’Brien directed from his own script, with Christopher Giroux and Justin Rebelo producing for Vortex Productions, and Jesse Ikeman, Nataline Rodrigues and Bill Marks exec producing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
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
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Nor do investigation subjects Matthew and Jordan, seen in old video footage, warrant any deeper interest from Sean Harris Oliver’s screenplay.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sachs wrote the screenplay with Mauricio Zacharias.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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Arabic manuscripts of the Fatawa-i-Alamgiri were found in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the late 18th century, when British officials began documenting Islamic law in India.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In return for her weird, digressive, and highly mannered manuscript, Lemann received a kill fee.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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