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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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The actress, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, has received an outpouring of support since she revealed her diagnosis on Tuesday.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Birmingham-born Davis played receptionist Dawn, who was the love interest of Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman in Ricky Gervais's TV comedy classic.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Ben Wang, as an eager young receptionist at a talent agency who steals information to help Gail, doesn’t really nail the part.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

I work as a driver and receptionist for a nonprofit, and I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Thirty minutes later, they walked into the adult detention center and stood in front of the receptionist.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Dr Hayley Harris, clinical director for NHS Lothian's unscheduled care services, said that the Edinburgh walk-in centre will have one GP, one advanced practice nurse, one physio, two receptionists and one link worker.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

There will be smarter cars, bipedal warehouse androids, roving grocery bots removing unscanned items from bagging areas, and torso-up AI designed to look like seated female receptionists.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2024

In addition to the faculty unrest, more than 4,000 non-academic student workers in jobs from IT support to receptionists are in the final stages of a union organizing campaign.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 22, 2024

Women can, for instance, work as receptionists for female doctors and dentists.

From Seattle Times Dec. 25, 2023

He remembered that he had to change shoes and retreated to a comer of the lobby, out of sight of receptionists and guards, to sit on the floor and pull on Eric’s brown Oxfords.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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