as in handwriting
writing done by hand
she specializes in scrollwork with beautiful calligraphy
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Recent Examples of calligraphy
For entertainment, check out the samurai displays and calligraphy.
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Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
There will be activities for kids and a calligraphy station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a Persian calligraphy demonstration and a marketplace will be part of the event.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
There will be activities for kids and a calligraphy station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calligraphy
handwriting
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Our approach from the very start was choosing projects wisely to have a very specific slate that allows people to see our kind of handwriting.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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There remained his oil paintings and the many books marked by his handwriting in the margins—now mere traces of him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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“Calligraphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calligraphy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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