mistress of ceremonies
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A daughter serves as mistress of ceremonies in the dining room, and his wife lavishes attention on the salads and sweets, including a divine cheesecake whose crust fuses dates and ground pistachios.
From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2022
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
Miley Cyrus is your mistress of ceremonies for the "2015 MTV Video Music Awards."
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2015
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
The minister and the triumphant mistress of ceremonies came next, followed by the blacksmith, leading the minister's wife, and growing more cheerful each moment as he neared his dinner.
From Treasure Valley by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller
