SCRIPTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

scripts

noun

plural of script

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 There will be no B-movie monsters wearing terrible prosthetics, no scripts full of non sequiturs, no glitchy graphics. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 There was nothing particularly novel about the show’s premise, but the scripts were refreshingly dense with jokes, prioritizing laughs over contrived drama or seasonlong relationship arcs. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 While in town, Allen spent all day holed up in his hotel suite writing scripts for future films. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Curry never condescended to material, but consistently elevated scripts by taking them seriously. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 The Gentlemen stars Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, and Variety reported that Season 3 is in pre-production, with scripts (and additional cast members) yet to be finalized. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Variety understands that while the new season is in pre-production no scripts have yet been finalized, let alone new casting, despite rumors of Meghan Markle joining. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 The scripts set the gain to zero to prevent users from hearing anything. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 One of the big ways was just shorter scripts, have fewer alts. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Over 12 weeks, eight writers will be split across two rooms to develop original screenplays for Artists Equity’s slate.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
One example is its partnership with The Wallis on programming including Live Reads, which brings together film and performing-arts audiences and artists for one-night only staging of screenplays.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

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Dated over 2,000 years ago, these manuscripts shatter claims that Jewish connection to the land is a modern invention, offering a factual foundation for peace and reconciliation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Interest in the ancient druids emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries among European antiquarians—early modern scholars and collectors who studied ancient remains, manuscripts, and monuments.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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