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as in handwritings
the form or style of a particular person's writing
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
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as in screenplays
the written form of a story prepared for film production
sold two scripts to the movie studio
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as in calligraphies
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 scripts
The scripts Hatmaker seems most interested in these days don’t come from the Bible.
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Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The union was also focused on bolstering guardrails around the use of generative AI, specifically by regulating the training of AI tools on members’ scripts or the licensing of scripts to train those tools.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Like Pfeiffer, other major stars joined Sheridan's projects without scripts, based purely on his reputation.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Onset Octopus develops scripts from scratch and has a team of in-house writers, and localizes content in Mandarin, English, Spanish and Portuguese.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The pottery fragments were written in a striking variety of scripts, reflecting the many cultures that passed through the region over the centuries.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The ostraca were written in a striking variety of scripts.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Through one-on-one work with story analysts, those selected will develop their scripts and take part in a three-week in-person residency.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Levy leads a smart cast including the great Laurie Metcalfe, Taylor Ortega and Elizabeth Perkins, and the snappy scripts and zany plot twists and turns keep the audience guessing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The union was also focused on bolstering guardrails around the use of generative AI, specifically by regulating the training of AI tools on members’ scripts or the licensing of scripts to train those tools.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Like Pfeiffer, other major stars joined Sheridan's projects without scripts, based purely on his reputation.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Onset Octopus develops scripts from scratch and has a team of in-house writers, and localizes content in Mandarin, English, Spanish and Portuguese.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The pottery fragments were written in a striking variety of scripts, reflecting the many cultures that passed through the region over the centuries.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The ostraca were written in a striking variety of scripts.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Through one-on-one work with story analysts, those selected will develop their scripts and take part in a three-week in-person residency.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Levy leads a smart cast including the great Laurie Metcalfe, Taylor Ortega and Elizabeth Perkins, and the snappy scripts and zany plot twists and turns keep the audience guessing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scripts
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The union also wanted to focus on artificial intelligence, seeking payment if screenplays were used in AI training.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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And his original script American Midnight was featured on last year’s Black List of best unproduced screenplays and sold to Netflix with Vertigo Entertainment and Spooky Pictures producing.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 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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The Codex Borgia, one of the most important surviving Indigenous manuscripts, describes a society in which masa dishes shaped daily life.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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