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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Forty-two students helped to transfer the original messages onto large river rocks, replicating not only their words but the original handwriting and drawings.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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In addition, a double-sided leaf notebook that Lincoln used as a boy in school, which has the earliest surviving examples of his handwriting, sold for $521,200.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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