calligrapher

noun

kə-ˈli-grə-fər How to pronounce calligrapher (audio)
Definition of calligraphernext
as in scribe
one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts a gorgeous copy of the text that was produced by one of the finest calligraphers of the age

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Recent Examples of calligrapher Everything from working with the kitchen on food, with the calligraphers on invitations, charting out the flow of the events, coordinating with performers, staging and lighting fell under her purview. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 Nov. 2025 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 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 Last September, Wu collaborated with Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-Tze for his spring 2025 collection. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calligrapher
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  • On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • While caution is required as adoption outpaces oversight, AI scribes are often considered a boon to the health industry.
    — Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligrapher. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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