as in handwriting
writing done by hand she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy

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Recent Examples of calligraphy Finally, people seem drawn to the minimalist aesthetics associated with chanoyu, which have echoes in other Japanese practices such as dry rock gardening and calligraphy. Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025 Affluent area residents and Kyoto aristocratic families supported arts following classical traditions, funding Kōetsu’s production of ceramics, calligraphy, and lacquerware. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 When Meghan presents Smyth with a travel bag featuring her calligraphy, the chef recalls Meghan lending her artistic touch to the wedding menus. Erin Hill, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Saturday’s celebration, which also featured food, painting and calligraphy, was aimed at helping Abu Shaban and other kids feel connected to humanity, Sosebee said. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calligraphy
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handwriting
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  • Simon managed to keep scribbling on his yellow legal pad but his handwriting, illegible on a good day, quickly deteriorated into nothing more than chicken scratch.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Specializing in forging the handwriting of Lord Byron, Major Byron was among the most prolific autograph forgers of the nineteenth century.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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