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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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The trailer shows scenes of the two lovers sleeping together, traversing Maine together, then cuts to Josh O’Connor dressed in military garb.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
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The queen’s country garb — including riding jackets, tartan skirts and silk headscarves — will also have a place in the show.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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To match the ensemble’s airy aesthetic, Ísadóra wore a shimmery silver makeup look, enhancing the details of her dress — and sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lollapalooza’s spotlight upon young, local talent continued Sunday via the embrace of large ensemble The Happiness Club.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bodice was adorned with white three-dimensional floral appliqués atop silver sparkles cascading down the frock.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex wore her hair in a low ponytail with face-framing layers then, but switched up her style for the frock's second spin.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Everyone looks like a model or at least dresses like one (Naud actually doubles as costume designer).—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Longtime costume designer and four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, alongside her Emmy-winning partner from Season 1, Mark Sutherland, continue to cut striking garments for the sprawling cast.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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Regretfully, my brother—probably the only person who might’ve been able to look past my cowboy getup and glue-on horseshoe moustache and ghastly wax-like exterior—was being punished at home for stealing cigarettes.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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Although elbow room is a precious commodity in the middle of the Pit, Small had no regrets about his oversized getup.—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The project’s launch also coincides with the 25th anniversary of Armani Casa, the Armani company’s 50-year milestone and two decades of Armani Privé couture collections.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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The show even turned its fictional couture house — fronted by flamboyant designer Pierre Cadault, played by Jean-Christophe Bouvet — into a marketing tool, working the character into a fictitious collaboration with real-life luggage brand Rimowa.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 July 2025
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But this most recent livery paid homage not to something from science fiction, but science fact.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to announcing the new routes, Alaska shared a new design for the livery of its 787-9 aircraft.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 Aug. 2025
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The guiding thread across her work has been intimacy and elegance: like Home, her welcome reimagining of a contemporary art space which ran until 2023; her heartfelt personal photography; and Selasi’s sensual dresses and rakish tailoring in sumptuous, earth tones.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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The collection featured Banarasi brocade, mirror work, tie-dye detailing, Nehru collars and kurta tailoring — motifs deeply rooted in Indian tradition and craftsmanship.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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