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Recent Examples of hostess
There are also hostess gifts, door prizes and more.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Owner Carley Terrell, the restaurant’s hostess, said the key is that George’s is a family place, where customers become friends and families return for the positive atmosphere and the food.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Mariah Smith was also the hostess of Friday’s opening celebration.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
For one night only, dining rooms will be decorated (some with white tablecloths) and offer sit-down service with hostess seating.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Owner Carley Terrell, the restaurant’s hostess, said the key is that George’s is a family place, where customers become friends and families return for the positive atmosphere and the food.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Mariah Smith was also the hostess of Friday’s opening celebration.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
For one night only, dining rooms will be decorated (some with white tablecloths) and offer sit-down service with hostess seating.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostess
Noun
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Several recent surveys show Swalwell, Steyer, and in some cases, Porter polling in the teens, alongside Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Memories of this night were sealed with photos, taken by their photojournalist host.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Another cohost, Demi Moore, looked sleek in black-and-brown Gucci print.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Guest cohost and lifelong Republican Sheryl Underwood has, seemingly, laid the foundation for a bridge between The View and controversial former cohost Meghan McCain.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hostess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostess. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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