as in scribe
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
a gorgeous copy of the text that was produced by one of the finest calligraphers of the age
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Between 1631 and 1648, thousands of master artisans, painters, calligraphers, and masons from across Asia were brought to Agra to construct and embellish the 42-acre complex.
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Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligrapher
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The Christophers reps Soderbergh’s fourth reteam with the scribe following the limited series Mosaic, and the movies Full Circle and No Sudden Move.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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It is accompanied by a quietly trenchant voice over, mostly written by scribes Rafael Cobos and Fran Araújo, explaining intricacies of characters and historical through-lines.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligrapher. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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