as in handwriting
a type of writing in which all the letters in a word are connected to each other
He writes in cursive when he takes notes.
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Recent Examples of cursive
Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Most prominent across the album is frontwoman Jessica Hickie-Kallenbach, a bluesy Brit who sings in cursive.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
One lawmaker has filed a bill for mandatory cursive instruction every year since 2011.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2024
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Noun
In 2021, Ian got Layla’s name tattooed in cursive on the side of his right forearm.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Most prominent across the album is frontwoman Jessica Hickie-Kallenbach, a bluesy Brit who sings in cursive.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Under that is a line of cursive reading WITHIN BUT BETWEEN THE NUMBERS BEING COUNTED.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
One lawmaker has filed a bill for mandatory cursive instruction every year since 2011.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cursive
Noun
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Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Brown also believes fully repairing everything that was broken at Halas Hall this season will take substantial time, which is his informal request to be given a little more time to continue his troubleshooting efforts.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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Service, from formal volunteering to informal small acts of kindness, is about helping each other.—
Vivek H. Murthy,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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However, the greatest benefits to both memory and learning new words, are just tied to writing, and not using cursive over print.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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Known for their fantastical, wild designs, the Haas Brothers made the Little Monsters masks for the Lady Gaga Fame perfume print campaign in 2012.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communication line failure, theft, or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of the Media.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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This approach can significantly reduce the attack surface and minimize the risk of unauthorized access and ensure that NHIs operate within a secure and controlled environment.—
Gregory Webb,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ensure it is turned on in the Play Store settings for automatic protection.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Update any automatic payments with your new card number.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The spontaneous TikTok video has struck a chord with many viewers on the platform who weighed in on how the brand styled its stores in the past.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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There are benefits to being in the same space—like brainstorming in real-time, spontaneous problem-solving, and just reconnecting as a team.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My creative process is instinctive and spontaneous.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Each guest is invited to discover the essences through an instinctive exploration guided by a specialist or Cheloni himself, aimed at choosing favorite notes and creating a bespoke fragrance.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
9 Jan. 2025
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This perspective can help avoid mistakes stemming from poor tax planning or impulsive financial decisions.—
Rory O'Hara,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Cursive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cursive. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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