acupuncturist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of acupuncturist
First recorded in 1950–55; acupuncture + -ist
Example Sentences
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In production hubs like Los Angeles, the economic pain that has followed is apparent to everyone, including Kamlager-Dove’s acupuncturist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
My acupuncturist, who I love, her name is Sau Sum and she’s at Dear Song Acupuncture in Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
He’s a beacon of energy and knowledge who can get in touch with the city’s transformative saxophonists and give you the name of a master acupuncturist.
From New York Times • May 13, 2024
He has cut out caffeine and alcohol, regularly sees an acupuncturist and quit smoking a year ago while on his “Five Easy Hot Dogs” road trip.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023
Roger and I don’t say much on the way to the acupuncturist, which is fine because Mrs. Carson talks enough for everyone.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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