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or mitre
as in biretta
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DeWalt double bevel sliding miter saw: on sale for $499
Original price: $669
Save $170 on this sliding miter saw.
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Swarms of priests decked out in shimmery gold and cream robes, fancy miters, and headdresses poured out of the double doors and paraded down the street.
—Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
The primates were wearing full ceremonial dress, including robes, shoes and a bishop’s miter, or headdress, that was sewn with gold thread, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Rihanna has been one of the reliably unpredictable staples of the A-list event since 2007, showing up in outfits ranging from black tuxedo with puffy sleeves to a silver cape and Pope-like miter and a gigantic flowing white gown alongside Rocky’s jeans-kilt-and-jacket look last year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 May 2024
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Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Swarms of priests decked out in shimmery gold and cream robes, fancy miters, and headdresses poured out of the double doors and paraded down the street.
—Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024
The primates were wearing full ceremonial dress, including robes, shoes and a bishop’s miter, or headdress, that was sewn with gold thread, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Rihanna has been one of the reliably unpredictable staples of the A-list event since 2007, showing up in outfits ranging from black tuxedo with puffy sleeves to a silver cape and Pope-like miter and a gigantic flowing white gown alongside Rocky’s jeans-kilt-and-jacket look last year.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miter
Noun
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Instead of the usual thousands, only 10 guests per cardinal were allowed in St. Peter's Basilica as the pope gave the men their ring and traditional red hat, known as a biretta.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2020
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Cardinals from Brunei and the Philippines could not travel and will receive their ring and biretta from a papal delegate.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2020
Noun
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This is no ordinary family car, though: the Audi RS6 Avant handles like a sports car and packs a huge punch under the hood.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Peeking under the hood Today, bandwidth isn’t a problem for FRDM+, and navigating the streaming service doesn’t feel much different from something like Netflix.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2022
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After a couple of minutes, he was given his own zucchetto, and left the stage, to applause.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
27 Oct. 2021
Noun
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She’s outfitted in chef’s whites with her name and a spray of delicate flowers embroidered on her toque.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Mar. 2025
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The four-piece Canada Goose x Giants of Africa collection includes an insulated bomber jacket, a hoodie, cargo pants, and an Arctic toque, each designed with unique details inspired by the organization’s mission and the basketball courts built in Kenya.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Arabian Knight has a flying carpet and a turban, as if a stripper service sent you Beefcake Prince of Persia.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
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Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help control oil production to stave off future congestion, while a blend of clarifying willow bark extract and salicylic acid helps break down dead skin cells within the pore to leave them looking clearer, tighter, and smaller.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Read in English Post Buy Copies Nos últimos anos, a IA fez avanços significativos ao imitar a empatia humana.—
Jacqueline Carter,
Harvard Business Review,
18 Feb. 2025
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At least that’s what the horse wearing a fez just told me* in a dream.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wash hair in cool or lukewarm, not hot, water. Reduce damage-causing friction at night by pulling hair into a loose ponytail on top of the head and/or using satin or silk bonnets or pillowcases.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Over the years the parade has grown from watching the show in one’s carriage to a fantastical showing of DIY (do-it-yourself) towering bonnets, hats, baskets and delightful spring fashion — wearers introducing an enchanting array of spring fashion colors to shed the feeling of the long winter days.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Miter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miter. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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