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Recent Examples of miter
These included his miter and crozier, a pouch of commemorative coins, an official papal document known as the Rogito, a rosary and his fisherman's ring.
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
The late pontiff was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Saturday's events At 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, archbishops and bishops will gather at the Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican, wearing the amice and alb white liturgical vestments, the rope-like cincture worn around the waist, and a simple white miter on their heads.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The Pope was pictured lying in a wooden casket wearing red vestments and his bishop’s miter.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
The late pontiff was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Saturday's events At 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, archbishops and bishops will gather at the Braccio di Costantino in the Vatican, wearing the amice and alb white liturgical vestments, the rope-like cincture worn around the waist, and a simple white miter on their heads.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
The Pope was pictured lying in a wooden casket wearing red vestments and his bishop’s miter.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miter
Noun
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now the first American Pope, is seen here receiving his biretta from Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2023.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Over the course of his five-Oscar career, Francis Coppola has many times gone back under the hood of even his greatest films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to recut and improve versions for posterity.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Under the hood, the 2001 Prelude featured a standard naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder (H22A4 VTEC engine), rated at 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, which sent all the power to the front wheels.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
28 July 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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After boarding, fruit juice and water were offered before takeoff, and I was presented with a menu for the meal ahead by an attendant clad in a chef’s white coat and toque.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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While Justin Bieber had sat in private boxes at Leafs games before, his ostentatious look — a large white toque, thick orange jacket and sunglasses — was hard to miss.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Yves Saint Laurent sent turbans down the runway with flowing gowns.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Andy Warhol painted a watercolor of a cat in a turban.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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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
Noun
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John Cena fez a alegria dos fãs mexicanos ao vestir máscara de Lucha Libre no Palco Omelete.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Still, Smith takes our mid-position, for his fez, bow-tie, and an impressive three-year tenure. 5.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Clothing is one example, and interpreters often explain that modesty was not the only driving factor for the long pants, skirts and sleeves as well as bonnets.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The windshield and bonnet in particular have turned white and brown, the black barely visible underneath.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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“Miter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miter. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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