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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Recent Examples of calligrapher
The East Wing also became the home of the first lady’s office, along with the home of the White House’s social secretary and calligrapher.
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Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
Last September, Wu collaborated with Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-Tze for his spring 2025 collection.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
Last September, Wu collaborated with Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-Tze for his spring 2025 collection.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligrapher
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The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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To hear health systems tell the story, artificial intelligence tools like ambient scribes are helping not only reduce doctor burnout, but also increasing payments from insurers that haven’t been compensating them properly.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligrapher. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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