as in handwriting
writing done by hand
beautiful, careful manuscript on the school's diplomas
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Recent Examples of manuscript
Where manuscripts written in one culture find readers in another.
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Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
New analysis of manuscripts, however, casts the nature of Harold’s devastating defeat in a fresh light.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, the Bespoke Publishing Operations team gets the manuscripts ready to print, preparing the layout and design of the book, including internal art on chapter headers, font and maps.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Envelopes heavy with manuscripts arrived at the ground-floor entrance, piling up on the dining table by the window, which doubled as a slush pile for the independent poetry press Hanging Loose.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
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Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
New analysis of manuscripts, however, casts the nature of Harold’s devastating defeat in a fresh light.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Then, the Bespoke Publishing Operations team gets the manuscripts ready to print, preparing the layout and design of the book, including internal art on chapter headers, font and maps.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Envelopes heavy with manuscripts arrived at the ground-floor entrance, piling up on the dining table by the window, which doubled as a slush pile for the independent poetry press Hanging Loose.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manuscript
Noun
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In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kenerson's after-school club is a local example of a nationwide trend — cursive handwriting is back in many classrooms across the country.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For entertainment, check out the samurai displays and calligraphy.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Manuscript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manuscript. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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