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
Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphers
scribes
Noun
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The Writers Guild is reminding members that writing for verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifetime to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement (MBA).—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Broadening Access To Care Some AI scribes now offer multilingual capabilities, and broader language support is on the horizon.—
Rakhee Langer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Calligraphers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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