as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
Affluent area residents and Kyoto aristocratic families supported arts following classical traditions, funding Kōetsu’s production of ceramics, calligraphy, and lacquerware.
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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
No seating chart with my name in calligraphy—dot next to Julia indicating a preference for fish.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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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
No seating chart with my name in calligraphy—dot next to Julia indicating a preference for fish.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
Noun
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In a less literal approach, Jardini’s handwriting was present through nods to her personal archive of clothes and accessories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The support for styluses like the Surface Slim Pen 2 on touch screens is robust, with incredibly good handwriting-to-text conversion and pressure sensitivity.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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