as in tailor
a person who sews
a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line
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Recent Examples of seamster
The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.
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Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021
Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.
—Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019
Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021
Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.
—Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamster
Noun
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Buttonholes are piped, and then closed with tailor stitches.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Algorithms also predict tumor aggressiveness, helping oncologists tailor chemo or radiation plans to each individual’s biology rather than a population average.—
Yidi Xu,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Storing rainwater on the surface makes more sense than expanding the sewer system, says Jan Rasmussen, director of climate adaptation for the city of Copenhagen.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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During alerts, residents can reduce pressure on the sewer system — and help prevent flooding — by limiting showers, delaying running the dishwasher and avoiding doing laundry.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamster. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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