as in handwriting
writing done by hand
beautiful, careful manuscript on the school's diplomas
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Recent Examples of manuscript
Monks consulted existing manuscripts of the Tripitaka, which scribes copied onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.
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Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
While at the library, Queen Camilla toured a selection of historic books and manuscripts from the America250 collection, the British Embassy said.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The size of a large sitting room, the library contains more than 1,000 pieces of Quranic manuscripts, legal texts and scientific writings –– some of the oldest in West Africa — ranging from mathematics to astronomy.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Dial, 28 Apr. 2026
Once inside the Crawford home, Lowen becomes entangled with Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) and uncovers an unfinished manuscript that may reveal disturbing truths about the author.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
While at the library, Queen Camilla toured a selection of historic books and manuscripts from the America250 collection, the British Embassy said.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The size of a large sitting room, the library contains more than 1,000 pieces of Quranic manuscripts, legal texts and scientific writings –– some of the oldest in West Africa — ranging from mathematics to astronomy.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Dial, 28 Apr. 2026
Once inside the Crawford home, Lowen becomes entangled with Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) and uncovers an unfinished manuscript that may reveal disturbing truths about the author.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manuscript
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Our approach from the very start was choosing projects wisely to have a very specific slate that allows people to see our kind of handwriting.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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There remained his oil paintings and the many books marked by his handwriting in the margins—now mere traces of him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Along with plenty of floral fun, there’ll be music from traditional instruments like the Chinese guzheng and Hmong qeej, Tai Qi, education about medicinal plants, guided sensory walks, water calligraphy demonstrations, poetry and food vendors.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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That preparation included lessons in calligraphy, horseback riding, piano and Regency dancing.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Manuscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manuscript. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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