as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
No seating chart with my name in calligraphy—dot next to Julia indicating a preference for fish.
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Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The final result of their stonework, calligraphy, carvings, and gardening can be seen at this white marble mausoleum.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Visitors will get the opportunity to dabble in traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy and try on garb like kimonos and yukata.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 30 Apr. 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The final result of their stonework, calligraphy, carvings, and gardening can be seen at this white marble mausoleum.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
Kid-friendly calligraphy classes and camelback excursions also make this a well-rounded retreat for first-timers to the region.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Visitors will get the opportunity to dabble in traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy and try on garb like kimonos and yukata.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
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The subsequent pages include a childlike drawing of a wedding and redacted photos of young children in bed, playing piano, and evidently posing for the camera, with captions in what appears to be Maxwell’s handwriting.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leavitt said that the White House would support having a professional handwriting expert review the signature.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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