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as in handwritings
the form or style of a particular person's writing
has a neat, careful script with delicate loops
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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
Preparing to meet a host of contingencies entails writing a series of scripts that predict the future.
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Apatow stockpiled photographs, scripts and press clips to document his career as a producer, screenwriter, director and stand-up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Through its 2025 Script Competitions, AFF also partnered with Wonder Project to identify writers whose scripts embody humor, heart and hope.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
John Hughes would soon arrive with scripts for an assembly line of teen movies.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
In turn, Zagar saw the birds as being a visual expression of the ideas Ingelsby was exploring in his scripts, specifically Tom’s struggle with faith, and the free-spirited nature of Robbie.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Gleeson and Lupe were terrific, the scripts were smart, the directing was excellent, but the audience never came.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth native Shelley Duvall’s collection of autographed scripts, photographs and memorabilia are up for auction.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Apatow stockpiled photographs, scripts and press clips to document his career as a producer, screenwriter, director and stand-up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Through its 2025 Script Competitions, AFF also partnered with Wonder Project to identify writers whose scripts embody humor, heart and hope.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
John Hughes would soon arrive with scripts for an assembly line of teen movies.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
In turn, Zagar saw the birds as being a visual expression of the ideas Ingelsby was exploring in his scripts, specifically Tom’s struggle with faith, and the free-spirited nature of Robbie.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Gleeson and Lupe were terrific, the scripts were smart, the directing was excellent, but the audience never came.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth native Shelley Duvall’s collection of autographed scripts, photographs and memorabilia are up for auction.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scripts
Noun
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Actually, there are screenplays that the same writer wrote — James Fogle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rather than the stiff alien chitchat that dots his own screenplays, the characters in The Favourite trade the witty, venomous bon mots of The Great creator Tony McNamara.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearly every duke and earl and baron in England was competing to build great rare book collections, and lots and lots of fake manuscripts emerged.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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In his book, Allen cites several historical and scientific manuscripts from the 1800s that indicate flamboyances of hundreds to thousands were seen in the Everglades, Florida Bay and the Florida Keys.—
Jerome Lorenz,
The Conversation,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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