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
His portrayal is different than Jacob Elordi’s in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, emphasizing the character’s savagery while focusing on an intriguing new wrinkle courtesy of Gyllenhaal’s script.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The script below, lightly edited, tells that tale.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
This time, however, the scripts would be written by Henry herself.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Just a recycled script designed to scare.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The script below, lightly edited, tells that tale.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
This time, however, the scripts would be written by Henry herself.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Just a recycled script designed to scare.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
Noun
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Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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All three women were nominated for a slew of awards by various orgs, including Oscars noms for best adapted screenplay (Gyllenhaal), best actress (Colman) and best supporting actress (Buckley).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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So that kind of auditory element really excited me just as an audience member reading the screenplay for the first time.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Elders get their hearing checked and play mahjongg and practice calligraphy in the shade of empty plazas.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Irsay purchased the manuscript at Christie’s in 2001, launching what would become a decades-long collecting journey.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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The man was the person who first snuck the manuscript out of the Soviet Union in 1981.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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