as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
This kit packs in a lot—you’ll notice a fan with two magpies, a vase of fortune red fruit, a persimmon fruit, three golden ingots, and a calligraphy pen with a scroll.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
His eyes strained to decipher the hurriedly ornate calligraphy, which often bled to the other side of the sheet, making the documents even harder to read.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Tactile activities ranging from writing letters and typewriter clubs to TikTok communities showcasing calligraphy skills and wax seals are giving retro writing instruments a resurgence.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
Museums across the state feature exhibitions of Islamic art, historic documents and artifacts, including Qurans, calligraphy and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
His eyes strained to decipher the hurriedly ornate calligraphy, which often bled to the other side of the sheet, making the documents even harder to read.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Tactile activities ranging from writing letters and typewriter clubs to TikTok communities showcasing calligraphy skills and wax seals are giving retro writing instruments a resurgence.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
Museums across the state feature exhibitions of Islamic art, historic documents and artifacts, including Qurans, calligraphy and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
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Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the latter city, the Le Marais boutique will see Lélu join Autry’s customers on Saturday for a meet and greet, handwriting personalized postcards.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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