receptionist
Example Sentences
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The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 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
He became the winner of the show's 25th regular series, beating fellow contestants including ex-EastEnders star Shona McGarty, Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson and rapper Aitch.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025
Normally, Joseph would’ve excused herself early, since she had to be at work at 7:45 a.m. for her job as a receptionist at a private ophthalmology practice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
Once we left, Mr. Ray told me he was having a hard time building up the courage to ask the receptionist lady—her name was Melissa—out on a date.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.