cursive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Its fonts, a mix of cursive and midcentury typeface, were inspired by his business card.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Some of the detectives’ notes had been written in cursive, which she helped translate for her younger teammates.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Her legal team argued that the way Cathay Home has styled the word "Swift" in its branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked cursive signature.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
The one on my right—the name stenciled in cursive on his chest was BUCK—slapped me too hard on the shoulder and said, “Looks like you struck out, huh?”
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
![]()
While Loi Che Chan does employ Chinese, she revives extravagantly illegible cursives as old as the eighth century.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2019
They worked obsessively, perfecting their lettering, their cursives, and their lines.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 10, 2015
B is lost in this last place, but ἔχομεν, which is quite inadmissible, is found in Codd. אKP, the Latin of D, 31 and many other cursives, the printed Vulgate, and its best manuscripts.
From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener
Now, as for the cursives, with the memorable exception of Evann.
From The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels by John William Burgon
Uncial letters, described, 29-30; mistakes in, 10; how distinguished as to age, 31-40; compressed uncials, 137; mixed with cursives, 142 n 1.
From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener
Vocabulary lists containing cursive
Make a Run for It: Cur, Curs
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Frindle
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Brown Girl Dreaming
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!