as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstresses
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seamstresses
sewers
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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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Workers uncovered possible human remains in the sewers of Hamilton, officials said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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