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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
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as in screenplay
the written form of a story prepared for film production
sold two scripts to the movie studio
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as in calligraphy
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 script
Not that Nick Lepard’s script offers much in the way of psychological insight.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
From a script co-written by the series’ author, Anna Todd, Roger Kumble’s film sees Tessa and Hardin reckon with the consequences of their actions and prepare for life after college.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
After trailing by double digits in every prior game of the series, the Knicks flipped the script — pummeling the Celtics in a wire-to-wire 119-81 rout to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, their first appearance since 2000.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
From a script co-written by the series’ author, Anna Todd, Roger Kumble’s film sees Tessa and Hardin reckon with the consequences of their actions and prepare for life after college.
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
After trailing by double digits in every prior game of the series, the Knicks flipped the script — pummeling the Celtics in a wire-to-wire 119-81 rout to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals, their first appearance since 2000.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
Noun
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Forty-two students helped to transfer the original messages onto large river rocks, replicating not only their words but the original handwriting and drawings.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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In addition, a double-sided leaf notebook that Lincoln used as a boy in school, which has the earliest surviving examples of his handwriting, sold for $521,200.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The screenplay for the 11-episode Disney series was written by Lee Eun-mi, who wrote the dramas Navillera and Tunnel.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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However, this one is billed as a Hank Bohm Film Directed By Fatih Akin, a tip of the hat to the veteran director Bohm now in his 80s who had planned to make this film but had to drop out after completing his screenplay.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Running concurrently with the parade, the Japan Street Festival will held on W. 72nd St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., with tents offering cultural activities including calligraphy, Yukata, origami, photo opportunities and a giveaway.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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The curves, the shape, the way a calligraphy pen moves—all of that inspired these brushes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Peck offers insight into Orwell’s political evolution by drawing on letters, manuscripts and other unpublished materials, with actor Damian Lewis providing the author’s voice.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Final manuscripts are downloadable in DOCX, EPUB, PDF, and Markdown formats for wide compatibility.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Script.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/script. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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