as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
The final result of their stonework, calligraphy, carvings, and gardening can be seen at this white marble mausoleum.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Visitors will get the opportunity to dabble in traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy and try on garb like kimonos and yukata.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 30 Apr. 2025
Besides the koi competition and related exhibits, the weekend event will feature Tuan Vo, a calligraphy master, and members of the California Calligraphy Association doing calligraphy to raise funds for ZNA NorCal scholarships for students around the world.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Visitors will get the opportunity to dabble in traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy and try on garb like kimonos and yukata.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 30 Apr. 2025
Besides the koi competition and related exhibits, the weekend event will feature Tuan Vo, a calligraphy master, and members of the California Calligraphy Association doing calligraphy to raise funds for ZNA NorCal scholarships for students around the world.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
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Storytelling through craftsmanship Montegrappa Montegrappa’s role is not simply to manufacture pens but to preserve handwriting as a contemporary art form.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Alexander was the first person to introduce orange wine to King, and the script on the bottle is in his handwriting.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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