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Recent Examples of hostess
This is particularly fun for hostess gifts or wedding showers when the recipient can use the wrapping as well as the gift.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Both went looking for a bathroom, but only Caine found one, in the hostess’s bedroom.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After folks are gathered, the hostess will light incense and hand-roast fresh, green coffee beans, before placing them in the jebena, a tall ceramic vessel.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The hostess warned me that there would be no intermission and urged me to use the restroom first.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Both went looking for a bathroom, but only Caine found one, in the hostess’s bedroom.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After folks are gathered, the hostess will light incense and hand-roast fresh, green coffee beans, before placing them in the jebena, a tall ceramic vessel.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The hostess warned me that there would be no intermission and urged me to use the restroom first.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostess
Noun
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At its base is the Alluvial Restaurant, host to deal-making business-types and Rialto residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Front and center in that battle was Vice President JD Vance, who served as guest host of Kirk’s eponymous podcast five days after his killing.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This legendary movie star became a cohost and moderator in 2007, and the show has never been the same.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The rest of the list of top countries is largely made up of perennial powers in the sport, save for the U.S. (which is one of the event’s three cohosts this year).—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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