scripts

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 Three scripts for the single-camera project, from writer and executive producer Abbey Caldwell, were announced as being in development at the studio in April. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The result is labs like Sonic Jeel, which focuses on sonic cultures; the Anthro-tech Atelier, which combines anthropology and design; and xLab, which designs typefaces and electronic displays built for Arabic scripts. Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Graham Yost and Aric Avelino are writing scripts for the series. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The combination of David’s wonderful scripts, Lenny back directing on the BBC, Element Pictures producing, and Claire and Mathew leading our cast is a real gift. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026 But the hostility became so obvious that the writers began writing the animosity into the scripts. Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 The result is more meaningful conversations built on context and relevance rather than volume and scripts. Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 None of the jobs advertised were to create AI that wrote scripts or created AI actors. Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Instead of handing influencers scripts after campaigns are finished, many now bring them into the creative process earlier, from product feedback to campaign concepts. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 July 2026
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Noun
  • The Mendes movie’s release window is currently April 2028, and as Deadline exclusively reported, Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne are writing the screenplays for the biopics.
    Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Braun’s script was on the Black List, a collection of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, which tends to reward hooky, high-concept projects, often to mixed results.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Christian manuscripts from Europe, Armenia and Ethiopia, plus objects of Jewish and Muslim origin, will also be on display, along with a video component.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The new features include the Clear Skies Papermill Alarm, which helps identify potentially fraudulent manuscripts at submission.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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