1
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 sudden departure of new cast member Helena Bonham Carter just days into shooting has become the first great enigma of this season, leaving the French Riviera production in a scenario as uncertain as one of Mike White's scripts.
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Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Season 2 is in the works, and the actors already have received the first couple of scripts.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Micro-drama actors can be further disoriented by the scripts themselves.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
On artificial intelligence, the studios agreed to hold further meetings but did not commit to paying writers if their scripts are used to train AI models.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Margo writes scripts, plans costumes and makeup, blocks scenes, and dreams up plot arcs for her erotic-alien alter ego.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
And new innovations are coming, as this spring Scriptation launches Playback, a feature that lets users listen to scripts read aloud in customizable voices (via AI).
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Understanding these scripts is the first step to protecting yourself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There was a magic in the air that will vanish if TV producers, tight scripts, and extensive rehearsals enter into the equation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Season 2 is in the works, and the actors already have received the first couple of scripts.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Micro-drama actors can be further disoriented by the scripts themselves.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
On artificial intelligence, the studios agreed to hold further meetings but did not commit to paying writers if their scripts are used to train AI models.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Margo writes scripts, plans costumes and makeup, blocks scenes, and dreams up plot arcs for her erotic-alien alter ego.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
And new innovations are coming, as this spring Scriptation launches Playback, a feature that lets users listen to scripts read aloud in customizable voices (via AI).
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Understanding these scripts is the first step to protecting yourself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There was a magic in the air that will vanish if TV producers, tight scripts, and extensive rehearsals enter into the equation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scripts
Noun
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And in the Writing categories, the rules codify that screenplays must be human-authored to be eligible.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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In the writing categories, the rules now formally codify that screenplays must be human-authored to qualify.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Still more manuscripts offer serious historical discoveries.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Monks consulted existing manuscripts of the Tripitaka, which scribes copied onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.—
Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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