mistress of ceremonies
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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
After a long layoff, Reba McEntire is back as mistress of ceremonies for the "53rd Academy of Country Music Awards."
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2018
She has been the restaurant’s greeter and mistress of ceremonies since shortly after her son, Jody Manor, bought the place 26 years ago.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2016
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
