receptionist
noun
re·cep·tion·ist
ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients
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Throughout the 1990s, Raver appeared as receptionists, judges, doctors, PTA moms, and more on series like Beverly Hills, 90210; The Practice; Felicity; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; and The Bold and the Beautiful.
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Anderson was nominated for three Golden Globes and two Emmys for her role of receptionist Jennifer Marlowe.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2025
Cochran has posted bond and was released from the jail on Tuesday, a sheriff’s office receptionist said.
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july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Now, imagine an AI receptionist that filters calls, takes messages and routes real inquiries to your inbox.
—Minna Hu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Anderson was nominated for three Golden Globes and two Emmys for her role of receptionist Jennifer Marlowe.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2025
Cochran has posted bond and was released from the jail on Tuesday, a sheriff’s office receptionist said.
—Ryan Oehrli
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Now, imagine an AI receptionist that filters calls, takes messages and routes real inquiries to your inbox.
—Minna Hu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for receptionist
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“Receptionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receptionist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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receptionist
noun
re·cep·tion·ist
ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəst
: an office employee who greets callers, answers questions, and arranges appointments
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