Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlewomen
Noun
-
Sewing machines whirr and seamstresses work 8- to 12-hour days, weaving together American flags.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 June 2026 -
Once a design is ready, the team’s seamstresses patiently cut and sew each piece of clothing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Noun
-
Roughly 6,500 feet of storm sewers and channels encompass the area, with new covered piping being laid.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
-
Still, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has issued an Overflow Action Day alert on Wednesday, asking people to limit water usage and reduce the strain on local sewers.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Needlewomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlewomen. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
