hostess

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Recent Examples of hostess Cassandra Peterson Cassandra Peterson, an actor and media personality from Manhattan, Kansas, is famous for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026 Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026 My hostess stands in the middle of her guests and offers me the slightest of nods, the quick upward pull of an approving smile. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 My sister always acts like the dish is a hostess gift. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hostess
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Noun
  • In addition, the formula features a host of botanical oils for extra smoothing and a soft-to-the-touch feel.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Martin recounts her experience to co-host Steve Inskeep.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Behar exclaimed, referring to her cohost, who each talked about their experiences taking GLP-1s.
    Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • According to People, Meghan was introduced to Her Best Life cohost Gemma O’Neill by their mutual friend Markus Anderson.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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