CALLIGRAPHIES Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

calligraphies

noun

plural of calligraphy

as in handwritings

writing done by hand she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy

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manuscripts

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Some of the manuscripts were never returned, while others were replaced with fakes.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

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