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Recent Examples of mummery
But what was once the norm can now seem a kind of ableist mummery, which this production attempts to sidestep by offering a Richard with no physical impairments at all.
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New York Times, 11 July 2022
Last week, as Russia prepared to invade Ukraine and Gergiev prepared to lead the Vienna Philharmonic in three concerts at Carnegie Hall, the usual mummery was unfolding.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2022
One of the oldest traditions in the United States is begging or the giving tips at the holiday, brought by English settlers and part of the Christmas celebrations associated with mummery and the Lord of Misrule, according to Turino.
—Steven Goode, courant.com, 17 Dec. 2020
Keziah Wallis of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand says that the rift first appeared in the 19th century, when a new understanding of Buddhism as a rational philosophy free of the mummery of religion began to take hold.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
New York Times, 11 July 2022
Last week, as Russia prepared to invade Ukraine and Gergiev prepared to lead the Vienna Philharmonic in three concerts at Carnegie Hall, the usual mummery was unfolding.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2022
One of the oldest traditions in the United States is begging or the giving tips at the holiday, brought by English settlers and part of the Christmas celebrations associated with mummery and the Lord of Misrule, according to Turino.
—Steven Goode, courant.com, 17 Dec. 2020
Keziah Wallis of Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand says that the rift first appeared in the 19th century, when a new understanding of Buddhism as a rational philosophy free of the mummery of religion began to take hold.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mummery
Noun
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The parade was followed by an inaugural ball at Arizona's pristine four-story Hotel Adams.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nearby, Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage has hosted a parade of presidents — from Eisenhower perfecting his golf swing to Obama meeting with world leaders.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Three concerts will highlight the Crossover extravaganza — the hip-hop band Cortis on Thursday, rapper Ludacris on Friday and the country, Americana and hip-hop singer Shaboozey on Saturday.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beauty and the Beast is a musical extravaganza that brings the story of the classic film to the stage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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His backing musicians kick up dust, eschewing the post-rock pomp favored by his contemporary Chuck Johnson in favor of riverine structures that reflect the geologic time scale Walker wanted to capture here.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Crisman used to spend a week in the host city, soaking in the pomp and pageantry.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant, which seeks the most beautiful woman from all continents, was supposed to take place last year but was postponed to January 2026 for logistical reasons.—
Sarah Moreno
February 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another beauty pageant, Miss Arizona USA, has not seen a winner from the 48th state but multiple runner-ups for the top honor.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle surrounding the case has only been exacerbated by a flurry of anonymous notes to media organizations, variously claiming to know Guthrie’s location, demanding payment for her safe return, or even alleging to be the kidnappers themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the pageantry of Bad Bunny reminded, maybe the best way to approach a Super Bowl halftime is by blending the old-school with a lot of new.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the end, though, all that pageantry can only smooth over so much.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics of this aesthetic begin with simple colors that evoke understated elegance—not ostentation.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
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This gesture contrasts in the central avenue of Vassilissis Sofia, with the ostentation of the immediate official buildings, where the flags are flying full.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
18 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite the fanfare, some leading Chinese AI developers have warned that China may have fallen further behind in developing frontier models.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Phoenix Apartments in West Oakland were welcomed with great fanfare.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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