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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
Noun
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His mother-in-law, dressed in traditional garb, had traveled in from Liberia for the event.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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Alcaraz came out looking the part in garb not dissimilar to the great Roger Federer’s whiter than white cardigan range.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Lindsay Lohan was seen outside Good Morning America in N.Y.C. wearing a yellow plaid ensemble reminiscent of her character Annie's outfit in The Parent Trap.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Brad Pitt leads the ensemble, reprising his role as Cliff Booth, who in this film transitions from stuntman to Hollywood fixer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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The queen consort turned to Fiona Clare once again for her attire, styling a royal blue frock with long sleeves and intricate bodice embroidery and a pleated skirt for appearances in Plymouth and Barnstaple, England.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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Another individual inside the Convention Center arrived in a golden frock that was simple yet elegant.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The costume department is very keen to have tiny metaphors.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 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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Travolta shared a shot of his Danny getup on Instagram after the Hollywood Bowl event, along with a video of his appearance on stage.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Poiret, nonplussed, moved on just two years later to found his own couture house.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
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Running from now until January 2, 2026, the storied museum is showcasing Hamish Bowles’s personal and curated couture collection.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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And today there’s a big casino with roller skating where Old Man Dill used to moor the three leaky skiffs which comprised his boat livery.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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Knowing that some Met goers will spend a few hours in the galleries and others will skate through, Miller shared some of her must-see items, starting with the livery suits.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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With the right tailoring and silhouette, a simple sundress could easily look like an expensive designer piece—and in France, where clothing labels are practically taboo, no one would know the difference.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Modern and classic Black dandies also tend to embrace bespoke tailoring, extravagant accessories and bold color palettes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Mufti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mufti. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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