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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

The actress played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom from 2001 to 2003.

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

Inside, I gave my name to the receptionist, who showed us to a little room with a desk.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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

Though hammam associations have yet to publish statistics on layoffs or lost revenue, they have warned about the effect on owners, chimney technicians and receptionists.

From Seattle Times Mar. 6, 2024

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

He points toward the receptionists desk and chuckles.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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