as in secretary
a person who has the job of collecting and storing the materials in an archive
consulted with the archivist in conducting her research
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Recent Examples of archivist
Kate Levasseur is the archivist for the World Food Prize Foundation.
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Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
If approved by a majority of the 40 eligible members, the union would represent the museum’s full- and part-time educators, archivists and marketing and development staff.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Writer Eric Twardzik zooms in on a small circle of dealers, archivists, and longtime Ralph devotees drawn as much to the brand’s ethos as to the clothes themselves.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Foto Estudio Luisita, a 2018 documentary directed by Hugo Manso and Sol Miraglia (the latter of whom serves as the archivist for the sisters’ work), first brought the Escarrias’ photography to the attention of a larger audience.
—Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Kate Levasseur, Des Moines Register, 29 Mar. 2026
If approved by a majority of the 40 eligible members, the union would represent the museum’s full- and part-time educators, archivists and marketing and development staff.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Writer Eric Twardzik zooms in on a small circle of dealers, archivists, and longtime Ralph devotees drawn as much to the brand’s ethos as to the clothes themselves.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Foto Estudio Luisita, a 2018 documentary directed by Hugo Manso and Sol Miraglia (the latter of whom serves as the archivist for the sisters’ work), first brought the Escarrias’ photography to the attention of a larger audience.
—Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archivist
Noun
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Cheung said Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will serve as acting secretary.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The labor secretary had been the subject of multiple controversies—accused of abusing her power, having an affair with a subordinate, and drinking on the job.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The sudden departure comes just a day after Phelan addressed a large crowd of sailors and industry professionals at the Navy’s annual conference in Washington, and spoke with reporters about his agenda.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Veterans and a historian have filed a federal lawsuit contending the structure would block historic sight lines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery across the river.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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With topics ranging from stoicism to Greek identity, the inaugural conversations are hosted by Professor Despina Iosif, a historian specializing in the Greco-Roman world (€180 per 45-minute session, booked through the hotel).—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Carver had 150 students as of last week, according to Yvonne Spruell, the school’s registrar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The dispute centered on LAFCO’s actions during the process of verifying the petition signatures, which ultimately reversed the San Diego County registrar of voters office’s initial determination that ACLJ’s petition drive had failed to gather enough valid signatures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The event data recorder from the Mercedes showed that it was being driven nearly 90 mph seconds before the collision and that its brakes were applied before the crash, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Blaney also ruled that the recorder’s office is responsible for overseeing in-person early voting, among other duties, while the board is responsible for other operations, such as selecting Election Day voting locations, supplying polling locations and hiring poll workers.—
Josh Kelety,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Archivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archivist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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