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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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Receptionist Tierra Malcolm told jurors that she saw Ellis corner Cardi B — and then, when the receptionist got between them, the guard reached for the rapper.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

It resulted in Lu's first feature film, The Receptionist, which premieres in Taiwan on Friday and at the Edinburgh Film Festival in the UK next week.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2017

Female Receptionist throws open the door to reveal a warehouse-style office strewn with MacBook Airs and ergonomic balls.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2014

"The Receptionist" is an articulate, inviting book, but with something of an identity crisis.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2012

"I can see it now: The Case of Miss X, a Receptionist."

From Supermind by Janifer, Laurence M.




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