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Recent Examples of mufti
Instead, the Arab leader in the region, the mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin al-Husseini, met with Adolf Hitler to try and persuade him to extend his anti-Jewish campaign to the Middle East and snuff out Zionism.
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The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
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Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
He was elected mufti of Sunni Muslims in Ukraine in 2009.
—Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Six years into the war, Mr. Putin turned the chief mufti of Chechnya to betray the rebel cause.
—New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022
At the time, Palestinian Arab politics was dominated by Amin al-Husseini, who had been appointed by the ruling British as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Sean Durns, National Review, 7 June 2021
This dangerous group was further stoked by the grand mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al Husseini, who deeply hated the Jews.
—Joseph Samuels, WSJ, 28 May 2021
The Editors, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
The British also created the Supreme Muslim Council to oversee Islamic property, endowments, schools and courts and appointed Haj Amin al-Husseini, from a rival elite family, to head the council as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 14 Feb. 2024
But the mufti made a visit to Hitler, which is often used against the Palestinians.20
20
Al-Husseini aided a pro-Nazi coup in Baghdad.
—Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
He was elected mufti of Sunni Muslims in Ukraine in 2009.
—Carlotta Gall, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023
In a flashy video posted on his personal Telegram page, Mr. Kadyrov, flanked by his sons and Chechnya’s official mufti, said 12,000 Chechens were ready to fight in Ukraine.
—Thomas Grove, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Six years into the war, Mr. Putin turned the chief mufti of Chechnya to betray the rebel cause.
—New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022
At the time, Palestinian Arab politics was dominated by Amin al-Husseini, who had been appointed by the ruling British as the grand mufti of Jerusalem.
—Sean Durns, National Review, 7 June 2021
This dangerous group was further stoked by the grand mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin al Husseini, who deeply hated the Jews.
—Joseph Samuels, WSJ, 28 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mufti
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Cena came out wearing his Farewell Tour garb, but in Tampa Bay Buccaneers colors.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Miller traces how enslaved Africans were sometimes forced to dress in luxurious garb by their enslavers, turning them into walking advertisements of their owners' wealth.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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At the 2025 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, SZA wore a sculptural black Ellie Misner ensemble, signaling a bold pivot from her renowned free-spirited aesthetic.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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The couple turned heads while wearing complementary ensembles for their night out.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Women dress in similar shades, but instead don floral frocks, structured dresses, and heels, ballet flats, or wedges.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Options such as a mid-length green frock worn with a pair of sleek brown leather knee-high boots and an oversized camel wool coat offered a compelling take on office attire.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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His journey from Bollywood costume designer to global fashion icon represents the arrival of Indian fashion as an undeniable force on the world stage.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Holly Waddington, the Oscar-winning costume designer for Poor Things, is also onboard to do the wardrobe for this new generation of witches and wizards.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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The little one perfectly matched her mom's getup, wearing her version of the casual, yet highly recognizable look.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Their gaudy getups are the manifestations of what children imagine fancy adults wear (and the Gemstone siblings are exceptionally juvenile).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The silk gown was perfected over five fittings Lovato's dress was created over the span of five fittings in Los Angeles, where the Vivienne Westwood couture team flew in from London.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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At these events, guests bring ballgowns — usually couture — layer on their new jewels and watch the fireworks after a long day of shopping, and chatting with the jewelry designer under the blue skies of the Côte d’Azur.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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As part of the project, the vehicle’s white racing livery, which features a striking red nose accent, was repainted.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Like the citizens of Gilead no longer accustomed to a world of unlimited fashion choice, we’re inured to the Handmaids’ livery.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Of course, with the Met Gala theme being all about tailoring, Brailford reveals Cousin was hyper-focused on making sure the tailoring was flawless.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The third-largest city in Italy with a population of around 1 million, Naples has long been known as a luxury menswear Mecca, home to some of the world’s most prestigious tailoring brands including Kiton, Isaia and Mariano Rubinacci.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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