needlewomen

plural of needlewoman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlewomen
Noun
  • Glossy runway and editorial images are juxtaposed with backstage shots of seamstresses at work in the Chanel couture workshop, which employs 150 people to make its one-of-a-kind creations.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Developers encroached with high-rise condos on all sides as the neighborhood transitioned from a commercial train depot with day laborers, mechanics, and seamstresses to trendy and touristy.
    Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sewers underneath Burnet Woods, and throughout Cincinnati, take in both sewage and stormwater.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Sanitary sewers, which are used in most of the country, can cause problems if they are undermaintained, cracked or become blocked.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Needlewomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlewomen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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