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as in calligraphers
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts
variations between the different manuscripts attest to the fallibility of the scribes who transmitted them
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as in clerks
an official whose job is to keep records
the scribe keeps the minutes of the club's meetings
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as in writers
a person who creates a written work
a book of dusty poems by some now-forgotten scribe
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Recent Examples of scribes
René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on The Idea of You, directs with Nick Antosca writing the script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Read more from Brittany, who explains exactly how AI scribes drive up medical bills, the effect on the health care system overall, and what might happen next.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Several other scribes have tried to crack the code on the X-Men.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The printing press didn’t make scribes faster.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The tentative agreement will have to go before the scribes’ rank-and-file membership for a vote to win approval.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Wise-cracking scribes wanted changes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
This list compiles some of the odd jobs and mundane occupations of famous scribes.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on The Idea of You, directs with Nick Antosca writing the script following the previous work of scribes Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna and the team of Will Honley and April Maguire.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Observer’s Panthers reporters have asked themselves those same questions, and the trio of scribes linked up to make their annual draft predictions and musings.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Read more from Brittany, who explains exactly how AI scribes drive up medical bills, the effect on the health care system overall, and what might happen next.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Several other scribes have tried to crack the code on the X-Men.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The printing press didn’t make scribes faster.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The tentative agreement will have to go before the scribes’ rank-and-file membership for a vote to win approval.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Wise-cracking scribes wanted changes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Monks consulted existing manuscripts of the Tripitaka, which scribes copied onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
But this award, which was inaugurated in 2023 with a Jesso win, circles the same handful of writers, and country scribes like Jessie Jo Dillon, pop bards like Amy Allen, and reggaeton men-at-arms like Edgar Barrera are just as up next.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scribes
Noun
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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After the chamber cleared, House clerks pulled them apart, stomped on them and eventually soaked them in water until the noises gradually died.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Critterz has a human director, human writers, human artists, human character design, human world design, and human actor voices.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Every investing article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of investment products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The district attorney that prosecuted the case represents the state during this process and files briefs responding to the claims, per the handbook.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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County registrars will now validate signatures from both ballot measures and report the results to Secretary of State Shirley Weber, whose office will ultimately rubber-stamp the proposals to appear on voters’ ballots.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In five separate experiments, the authors devised artificial foraging setups that contained cavities hidden beneath surfaces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Mobley departed with deep, visible scratches down the left side of his face, souvenirs from another street fight.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Last, but certainly not least from the Article Memorial Day sale, the brand’s Torme desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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Both swing states will elect new secretaries of state and governors this year, and both states currently have people in the running who have denied election results.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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The task force — which included numerous Cabinet secretaries — didn't accuse the Biden administration of any large pattern of suppressing churches themselves or the right to worship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Scribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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