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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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
But now, artificial intelligence can write your script, score your music, generate your visuals, post on LinkedIn and edit your video before your coffee cools.
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Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Chess squares follow that script.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
However, a strong script is one huge leap toward reuniting TV fans with Jack (and hopefully Chloe O’Brian, too).
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Reading the script for the first time, O’Brien responded to the hyper-specific and wryly observational nature of Sweeney’s writing.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Chess squares follow that script.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
However, a strong script is one huge leap toward reuniting TV fans with Jack (and hopefully Chloe O’Brian, too).
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Reading the script for the first time, O’Brien responded to the hyper-specific and wryly observational nature of Sweeney’s writing.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
Noun
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Recent research using brain imaging has revealed that handwriting activates a broader network of the brain—including areas associated with memory, motor control, and language—than typing does.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But by 2016, stickers replaced handwriting as mobile ordering grew more popular, and the practice completely disappeared in 2020 with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The new film in the franchise will be directed by Candyman and The Marvels filmmaker Nia Da Costa from a screenplay by Alex Garland.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Director Matthew López is returning and teamed up with McQuiston to write the screenplay.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Affluent area residents and Kyoto aristocratic families supported arts following classical traditions, funding Kōetsu’s production of ceramics, calligraphy, and lacquerware.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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When Meghan presents Smyth with a travel bag featuring her calligraphy, the chef recalls Meghan lending her artistic touch to the wedding menus.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Book influencers and everyday readers lined up hurriedly to take photos with Aster and get their manuscripts signed.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Katherine’s inquiry into the nature of the mind is so consequential that powerful people are determined to destroy every physical and digital copy of her manuscript.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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