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
Running for almost 20 years, the Brit List seeks to platform the buzziest unproduced UK film and TV scripts from top up-and-coming talent by showcasing those with the most recommendations.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The producers are currently fine-tuning scripts and closing financing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
This year, a minimum of seven recommendations was needed for inclusion, with 15 scripts from 16 writers making the 2025 cut.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Preparing to meet a host of contingencies entails writing a series of scripts that predict the future.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Apatow stockpiled photographs, scripts and press clips to document his career as a producer, screenwriter, director and stand-up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.
—Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Actual scripts that closed big offers.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The producers are currently fine-tuning scripts and closing financing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
This year, a minimum of seven recommendations was needed for inclusion, with 15 scripts from 16 writers making the 2025 cut.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Preparing to meet a host of contingencies entails writing a series of scripts that predict the future.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Apatow stockpiled photographs, scripts and press clips to document his career as a producer, screenwriter, director and stand-up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Download exact scripts to diplomatically say no at work here.
—Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Actual scripts that closed big offers.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scripts
Noun
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This wasn’t about developing screenplays, shooting scenes, or seeking financing.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Actually, there are screenplays that the same writer wrote — James Fogle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The organization manages an extensive collection of historic manuscripts, letters, diaries, photographs, maps, and more, all accessible to the public.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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The artifact, believed to be made of either rock crystal or glass, was used to help scholars magnify the words of medieval manuscripts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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