Freemason
noun
Free·ma·son
ˈfrē-ˈmā-sᵊn 
: a member of a major fraternal organization called Free and Accepted Masons or Ancient Free and Accepted Masons that has certain secret rituals
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The National Park Service plans to restore and reinstall in Washington, D.C., a statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and Freemason leader.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
But the Anti-Masons’ political ascendancy was short-lived; the party collapsed in the 1830s and was largely absorbed by the Whigs, who shared the Anti-Masons’ economic preferences, as well as their antipathy toward Jackson (himself a prominent Freemason).
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Faux-antique columns, Directoire or Revolutionary Freemason–style.
—Constance Debré, Harpers Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Maybe all of our future Zoom meetings will begin with pre-determined signs and gestures that would make Freemasons look like beginners.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Though not associated with any particular political ideology, Freemasons loomed large in the politics of the 1700s.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024
Macho Androgyny Image Fond of elaborate costumes that question traditional gender roles (flamboyant Freemason, tap-dancing satyr), Barney has worn skirts and dresses in his art (left) — walking so that Harry Styles and Timothée Chalamet (right) could run.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Bruckner is also involved with philanthropy through his membership with the Freemason, Shriner and Elks organizations.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
But the Anti-Masons’ political ascendancy was short-lived; the party collapsed in the 1830s and was largely absorbed by the Whigs, who shared the Anti-Masons’ economic preferences, as well as their antipathy toward Jackson (himself a prominent Freemason).
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Faux-antique columns, Directoire or Revolutionary Freemason–style.
—Constance Debré, Harpers Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Maybe all of our future Zoom meetings will begin with pre-determined signs and gestures that would make Freemasons look like beginners.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Though not associated with any particular political ideology, Freemasons loomed large in the politics of the 1700s.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024
Macho Androgyny Image Fond of elaborate costumes that question traditional gender roles (flamboyant Freemason, tap-dancing satyr), Barney has worn skirts and dresses in his art (left) — walking so that Harry Styles and Timothée Chalamet (right) could run.
—M.h. Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Bruckner is also involved with philanthropy through his membership with the Freemason, Shriner and Elks organizations.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Freemason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Freemason. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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