Thesaurus results for CALLIGRAPHERS

calligraphers

noun

plural of calligrapher

as in scribes

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 calligraphers Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators. —

Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers. —

Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 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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scribes

Noun

Wise-cracking scribes wanted changes.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Maritime and overland trade linked blacksmiths, scribes, religious scholars, bead makers, silk weavers and tattoo artists.

— R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026