calligraphers

Definition of calligraphersnext
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, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 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
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    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Several other scribes have tried to crack the code on the X-Men.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Calligraphers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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