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Recent Examples of mufti
Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti — the kingdom’s top religious authority, who once held wide sway in the country — died on Tuesday at the age of 82.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The mufti fled Mandatory Palestine but continued to orchestrate terrorism from his initial base of operations in Beirut.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The mufti fled Mandatory Palestine but continued to orchestrate terrorism from his initial base of operations in Beirut.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mufti
Noun
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In the video, posted on June 16, the pair both don medieval garb, lip-syncing the lyrics to the unreleased track.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The late, great Giorgio Armani was rightly celebrated for his generation-defining tailoring—but his off-the-clock garb is no less worthy of acclaim.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The movie, which recently marked its milestone 25th anniversary, also featured a perfect ensemble, including Rachael Leigh Cook as Josie, Rosario Dawson as Val and Tara Reid as Mel, as well as Alan Cumming and Parker Posey as evil Mega Records execs Wyatt and Fiona.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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These film frocks are the tops.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Paired with a simpler getup like jeans and a tee, the bold bags instantly make your outfit—and give it some unexpectedly quirky personality.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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One reviewer shouted out this getup for being big-bust friendly, which is important for me and my own hefty chest.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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The royal paired the pumps with cobalt Fiona Clare couture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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The iconic sirens are performing nightly sets in couture looks stitched from upcycled soccer jerseys, kits and scarves.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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United is the third airline to display a special livery in advance of the Independence Day celebrations this year.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Air Force announced on May 1, 2026, that the aircraft is scheduled to fly this summer, with a new red, white, and blue livery.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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The monochromatic ensemble created a bold yet understated look, allowing the sharp tailoring and minimalist design to take center stage.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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