as in secretary
a person who has the job of collecting and storing the materials in an archive
consulted with the archivist in conducting her research
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Recent Examples of archivist
Mills also found research from Carol Laun, the former archivist for the Salmon Brook Historical Society, which gave him more insight about the family.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
But as in the United States, many archivists, historians, and activists—along with members of the general public —today seek to better understand and reckon with the past.
—Time, 17 June 2025
In January 2020, the three states that most recently ratified the ERA — Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia — sued the archivist in the District of Columbia in an attempt to get the court to force the National Archives to publish the amendment.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Those reels were later rediscovered in 2002 by Edwin and Arno Konings, Dutch twins and Sly and the Family Stone archivists, and carefully restored by co-producer Palao.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
But as in the United States, many archivists, historians, and activists—along with members of the general public —today seek to better understand and reckon with the past.
—Time, 17 June 2025
In January 2020, the three states that most recently ratified the ERA — Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia — sued the archivist in the District of Columbia in an attempt to get the court to force the National Archives to publish the amendment.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Those reels were later rediscovered in 2002 by Edwin and Arno Konings, Dutch twins and Sly and the Family Stone archivists, and carefully restored by co-producer Palao.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archivist
Noun
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Nicholas Kent is President Donald Trump's pick to serve as under secretary in the Department of Education.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed Yang’s deportation in a statement to CNN.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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If your story changes every quarter, reporters will stop listening.—
Danielle Sabrina,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Collins showed reporters a 1992 rescission message from President George H.W. Bush as an example of how such proposals should be detailed—comparing it unfavorably to the Trump Administration’s request.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Advertisement Andrew Morris is professor and chair of the Department of History at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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In fact, some historians estimate that a fourth of all cowboys were Black.—
Dan Kelly
July 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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But booking a historical hotel or Airbnb rental with a storied past—tales of tenants, centuries-old architecture, or whatever else might land a property on a local registrar—is the difference between a simple spot to snooze at night and your next dinner party conversation.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 July 2025
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Ballots had to be postmarked by Tuesday and must arrive by May 13 to be counted, according to the registrar’s office.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
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After reviewing the data, ICC officials are recommending the installation of new automatic flashing light signals, gates with bells, an event recorder, a remote monitor and constant warning track circuits, according to a report prepared by inspectors.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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One major fan of the recorder in its Renaissance reign?—
Abigail Covington,
NPR,
16 July 2025
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“Archivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archivist. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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