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Recent Examples of hostess
For one night only, dining rooms will be decorated (some with white tablecloths) and offer sit-down service with hostess seating.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
For the 35th year in a row, White Castle is transforming its restaurants into Love Castles, with hostess seating, tableside service and Valentine’s Day décor.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
When Jennie Grossinger, the heart and soul of Grossinger’s, died in 1972, Etess took over as hostess.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
For the 35th year in a row, White Castle is transforming its restaurants into Love Castles, with hostess seating, tableside service and Valentine’s Day décor.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
When Jennie Grossinger, the heart and soul of Grossinger’s, died in 1972, Etess took over as hostess.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostess
Noun
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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After a week filled with incendiary fan reaction and on-camera clashes over political topics, The View stars have given guest cohost and MAGA supporter Savannah Chrisley a report card for her performance at the table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Working out can also give you a feeling of pride and accomplishment, Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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