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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
Synonyms


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A hotel receptionist said rooms that were overbooked just a few weeks ago now stood empty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

I was a hair salon receptionist, no family connections to any entertainment industry, let alone the music industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

While Ascentria attorneys have cleared TPS holders to keep working, Balthazar said her son lost his receptionist job.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

When she’s done, she says, “The receptionist was so nice! She’ll work us in at ten tomorrow morning. She says to wear shorts.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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