as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
According to makeup artist Troy Surratt—whose line of highly covetable brushes are based on principles learned in the calligraphy brush mecca of Kumano, Japan—the only way to keep brushes free from bacteria, dust, and dirt is with a weekly washing.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
The guesthouse also provides cultural programs, such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy classes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Running concurrently with the parade, the Japan Street Festival will held on W. 72nd St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., with tents offering cultural activities including calligraphy, Yukata, origami, photo opportunities and a giveaway.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The curves, the shape, the way a calligraphy pen moves—all of that inspired these brushes.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
The guesthouse also provides cultural programs, such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy classes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Running concurrently with the parade, the Japan Street Festival will held on W. 72nd St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave., with tents offering cultural activities including calligraphy, Yukata, origami, photo opportunities and a giveaway.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The curves, the shape, the way a calligraphy pen moves—all of that inspired these brushes.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
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But the claim started to unravel as investigators talked to Morales Reyes, who doesn’t speak English fluently, and obtained a handwriting sample from him that was different from the handwriting in the letters, according to court documents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Most scholars believed that the Isaiah Scroll was copied by a single scribe due to the seemingly uniform handwriting style.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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