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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostess
Noun
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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
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Martin recounts her experience to co-host Steve Inskeep.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Behar exclaimed, referring to her cohost, who each talked about their experiences taking GLP-1s.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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