scripts

noun

plural of script
1
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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2
as in screenplays
the written form of a story prepared for film production sold two scripts to the movie studio

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3
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 Three scripts for the single-camera project, from writer and executive producer Abbey Caldwell, were announced as being in development at the studio in April. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The result is labs like Sonic Jeel, which focuses on sonic cultures; the Anthro-tech Atelier, which combines anthropology and design; and xLab, which designs typefaces and electronic displays built for Arabic scripts. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Graham Yost and Aric Avelino are writing scripts for the series. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 The combination of David’s wonderful scripts, Lenny back directing on the BBC, Element Pictures producing, and Claire and Mathew leading our cast is a real gift. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026 But the hostility became so obvious that the writers began writing the animosity into the scripts. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 The result is more meaningful conversations built on context and relevance rather than volume and scripts. — Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 None of the jobs advertised were to create AI that wrote scripts or created AI actors. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Instead of handing influencers scripts after campaigns are finished, many now bring them into the creative process earlier, from product feedback to campaign concepts. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 July 2026
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  1. screenplays
  2. manuscripts
Noun
  • Russell started out writing screenplays and working as a production manager and assistant director on independent films.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • The man has written countless novels, screenplays, pieces of journalism, started McSweeney’s, and founded multiple schools and nonprofits that support writers and the arts more broadly.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 July 2026
Definition of screenplays
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  • Christian manuscripts from Europe, Armenia and Ethiopia, plus objects of Jewish and Muslim origin, will also be on display, along with a video component.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The new features include the Clear Skies Papermill Alarm, which helps identify potentially fraudulent manuscripts at submission.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
Definition of manuscripts

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“Scripts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scripts. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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