Sumerian
noun
Su·me·ri·an
sü-ˈmer-ē-ən 
-ˈmir-
1
: a native of Sumer
2
: the language of the Sumerians that has no known linguistic affinities
Sumerian
adjective
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Within many of the pieces are his grid-like codes, sculpted into nonsensical slashes and symbols that evoke the ancient writings of Mesopotamian and Sumerian cuneiform.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The film business may be in freefall, beset by box office struggles and corporate consolidation that’s left Hollywood with fewer studios, but more than a half-dozen distributors like Sumerian have debuted in the past two years, hoping to take advantage of all the upheaval.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Journey Ash Avildsen (courtesy) & Rob Williams Sumerian is better known as a music company.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
But there were also few domestic pick-ups, including of Sundance hit Josephine, a psychological family drama starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves, which new domestic distributor Sumerian Pictures acquired in a competitive seven-figure deal.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Their first demo earned the attention of underground metal label Sumerian, which signed the band and put them on the road with other acts on the label.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
In a new collaboration with Sumerian Comics, a Tennessee publisher with Simon & Schuster distribution, Mr. Rose will launch Appetite for Destruction—a multi-volume series loosely based on the eponymous 1987 album.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Steve Squall/Sumerian Pictures Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend:
🍿 Movies: The Queen of the Ring explores the rise of women's wrestling and how Mildred Burke could be a powerful champion in the ring and, at times, powerless outside of it.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The film business may be in freefall, beset by box office struggles and corporate consolidation that’s left Hollywood with fewer studios, but more than a half-dozen distributors like Sumerian have debuted in the past two years, hoping to take advantage of all the upheaval.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Journey Ash Avildsen (courtesy) & Rob Williams Sumerian is better known as a music company.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
But there were also few domestic pick-ups, including of Sundance hit Josephine, a psychological family drama starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves, which new domestic distributor Sumerian Pictures acquired in a competitive seven-figure deal.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Their first demo earned the attention of underground metal label Sumerian, which signed the band and put them on the road with other acts on the label.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
In a new collaboration with Sumerian Comics, a Tennessee publisher with Simon & Schuster distribution, Mr. Rose will launch Appetite for Destruction—a multi-volume series loosely based on the eponymous 1987 album.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Steve Squall/Sumerian Pictures Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend:
🍿 Movies: The Queen of the Ring explores the rise of women's wrestling and how Mildred Burke could be a powerful champion in the ring and, at times, powerless outside of it.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Sumerian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sumerian. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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Sumerian
noun
Su·me·ri·an
sü-ˈmer-ē-ən
-ˈmir-
1
: a native of Sumer
2
: the language of the Sumerians that has no known relationships to other languages
Sumerian
adjective
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