Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlewomen
Noun
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To keep all the delicate lace and threads in perfect condition, the seamstresses had to wash their hands every 30 minutes while working on the dress.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026 -
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
Noun
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Trucks pumping out sewers and catch basins are a necessary sight in the City of Berwyn.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The clay pipe sewers in the Dune Forest, Waverly Heights and Dunes View Manor subdivisions were installed between 80 and 100 years ago.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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