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Recent Examples of mummery
Jeannette Jackson received the honor at the Mummers Museum during a community discussion about Philadelphia traditions and the future of mummery.
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Eva Andersen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Eva Andersen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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.
—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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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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No matter the result of the final, a million people are expected to line the streets of North London to celebrate at least one major trophy for their men’s team in a parade that promises to end all soccer parades.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The 18 year old was her mom’s maid of honor when she got married to Bezos during a $50 million three-day wedding extravaganza in Italy last summer.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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The Jayhawks’ appearance in the 64-team postseason extravaganza was short-lived as KU fell to Creighton 11-4 and North Dakota State 4-3 in the double-elimination regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas.—
Gary Bedore
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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For adult pageants, the organization will send Lianet Aguilera to Miss Supranational and Juan Daniel Naranjo to Mister Supranational, both contests held in Poland.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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With the theme of something-larger-than-life in mind, pageant staff is playing chess with City Hall, using giant sculptures inspired by a 19th-century ivory chess set on display at the Norton Simon Museum.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Lord ends his piece with shots of cars passing by, their drivers momentarily registering the spectacle.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few, if any, other artists at the Roots Picnic had as many dancers on stage as Brandy, who lived up to the task and then some to deliver a wowing spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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From sunrise until the race ended, the pageantry, the competition, the closeness, never seen before.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Without it, the films in the main competition and various sidebars of the fest are left alone to hold up the pageantry and scrutiny the annual event demands.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Both Jacobson and Dillabough see plenty of upside with The Fay, which opened with great fanfare in 2024 but ran into financial woes in 2025 that eventually led to the foreclosure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Pixelbooks launched with considerable fanfare and quietly exited the market in 2022.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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