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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlewomen
Noun
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Inside a tent serving as a dressing room, seamstresses put the finishing touches on costumes inspired by the opera world as volunteers prepped for the stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The Philharmonic ball, ever solicitous of its elite guests, provides seamstresses, hairdressers and cosmeticians on site for emergency repairs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, Thomas, a former state representative and Atlanta City Council member, had grown used to seeing the neighborhood’s sewers overflow after a heavy rain.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The program formalizes alterations training to Nordstrom’s service standards while expanding access for skilled sewers seeking to enter or pivot into tailoring careers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Needlewomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlewomen. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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