as in needlewomen
a woman who sews clothes, curtains, etc., as a job
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Recent Examples of seamstresses
Three years later, the couturier paid a heartfelt tribute to his ateliers by inviting his 160 seamstresses, dressed in their white blouses, to join the models on the runway for the final walk.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Her mother slash business partner works in Thailand and employs a small team of seamstresses.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
When Kidman was a child, her grandmother and her mother, both accomplished seamstresses, often made her clothes.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Kidman has a long history in the world of fashion, having been raised in a family surrounded by accomplished seamstresses.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The women who don’t have a voice, like seamstresses and makeup artists.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Her mother slash business partner works in Thailand and employs a small team of seamstresses.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
When Kidman was a child, her grandmother and her mother, both accomplished seamstresses, often made her clothes.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Kidman has a long history in the world of fashion, having been raised in a family surrounded by accomplished seamstresses.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The women who don’t have a voice, like seamstresses and makeup artists.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 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
Noun
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The water utility also built tens of thousands of feet of additional sewers to connect drains and other infrastructure to the underground tunnels.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the hat passes muster, its leather sweatband will be cut down to size and applied by skilled sewers.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Seamstresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seamstresses. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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