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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
The film was first announced in 2020 and had seen two different scripts by Diablo Cody and Cressida Wilson.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 July 2025
Among the screenplays August has written are scripts for Charlie’s Angels, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie and Aladdin.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
In a TikTok posted Tuesday (July 29), the rapper recites the Euphoria star’s script from a recent commercial for the fashion brand word for word — but instead of matching Sweeney’s sensual tone and vocal fry in the original ad, Doja says the lines in an exaggerated backwoods accent.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Everything hinges on the script and if the original cast likes it.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 28 July 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 July 2025
Among the screenplays August has written are scripts for Charlie’s Angels, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Frankenweenie and Aladdin.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
In a TikTok posted Tuesday (July 29), the rapper recites the Euphoria star’s script from a recent commercial for the fashion brand word for word — but instead of matching Sweeney’s sensual tone and vocal fry in the original ad, Doja says the lines in an exaggerated backwoods accent.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 July 2025
Everything hinges on the script and if the original cast likes it.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for script
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Referencing the old prison doors which were covered with various scribblings, the luxurious modern bathroom is covered with a contemporary interpretation of handwriting to add a little irreverence.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Image courtesy of the researchers View gallery - 5 images Researchers at Meta have developed a wristband that translates your hand gestures into commands to interact with a computer, including moving a cursor, and even transcribing your handwriting in the air into text.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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Victor Miller, who penned the screenplay for the first film and various sequels, remains on board as executive producer, joined by fellow EPs Marc Toberoff and Rob Barsamian.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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Another went to Tom Mankiewicz, a relative of Herman J. Mankiewicz, who co-wrote Citizen Kane’s screenplay with Welles.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Sultanahmet Square was the first of its kind to display both Turkish and Islamic works of art together and is well worth a visit, especially if you’re fascinated by calligraphy, tilework, and carpets.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Peter sent the manuscript to IngramElliott, and Jordan’s debut novel, The Timestream Verdict, was published in 2024.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Because they were never built to last, Iceland doesn’t boast any ancient buildings and that’s why the country’s medieval manuscripts are lovingly known as the Cathedrals of Iceland.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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