scripts

Definition of scriptsnext
plural of script
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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 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 Adapting the urban fantasy story for the screen are Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert, whose scripts have included Under Fire, starring Dylan Sprouse, and Foster, starring Ron Perlman. Andreas Wiseman, 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 Before Bethel got his hands on the season 2 scripts, Scardapane gave the actor his pitch for Bullseye. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 Based on the available information about their new agreement, the writers received wage increases, improvements in residuals, greater contributions to their health care fund, and protections related to the use of scripts as training data in AI systems. Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026 So audiences here are seeing the final version of these scripts. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 The scripts Hatmaker seems most interested in these days don’t come from the Bible. Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 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
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Noun
  • Known for her work in the horror genre, Mersten’s screenplays have been recognized at festivals including the Austin Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, and Flickers’ Rhode Island.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The virtual program will include development support to strengthen their screenplays, as well as advice on creating a compelling project package and refining their pitching skills in preparation for their residency in Los Angeles.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • If those elements aren’t there, most manuscripts don’t move forward.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The archives here hold thousands of manuscripts, photographs, documents, and interviews with Pacific War veterans.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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