mistress of ceremonies
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Noha watches over the dining room as mistress of ceremonies while the chef’s wife, Ragheda, assists with salads and sweets.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
“Parks & Rec’s” Aubrey Plaza is mistress of ceremonies for this year’s edition of the Oscars’ Eve celebration of indie flicks.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2019
As the lone female soloist of “Rubies” — its dangerously commanding mistress of ceremonies — the much younger Emily Kikta was just as terrific an example of Balanchine’s view of girl power.
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2018
His re-edit of Vogue by Madonna was a dancefloor staple last year, cutting her into a fierce mistress of ceremonies.
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2013
"A woman who is continually occupied with herself cannot be mistress of ceremonies, I see that clearly," she said one day to the prince.
From On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
