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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Between 1631 and 1648, thousands of master artisans, painters, calligraphers, and masons from across Asia were brought to Agra to construct and embellish the 42-acre complex.
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Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The curator worked with bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and artists for the installation, which displays the books like works of art.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Collaborations with local artists, calligraphers and cultural icons reflect Montblanc’s respect for and celebration of regional traditions, demonstrating the brand’s dedication to conveying its core values through cultural immersion.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite having Hunger Games‘ Francis Lawrence’s name on the pic as director, and rising genre scribe JT Mollner, the pic stars plenty of fresh faces and carries what looks to be an anti-military message in its trailers, which is bound to upset the middle of the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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In January of 1995, Kevin Powell, an original Real World cast member turned hip-hop scribe, went to Rikers Island for a Vibe cover story.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Calligrapher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligrapher. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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