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calligrapher

noun

kə-ˈli-grə-fər

Definition of calligrapher

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 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 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 The East Wing also became the home of the first lady’s office, along with the home of the White House’s social secretary and calligrapher. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025 Mustapha comes from a family of Islamic scholars and calligraphers. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calligrapher

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The scribe provided a layer of interpretation between what was happening in the exam room and what needed to be entered into the computer.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Admittedly, this scribe has waxed lovingly about way too many Broncos backs over the years.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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