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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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The parade route itself has been shortened slightly to improve efficiency.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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International fleets of tall ships and Navy vessels will dock in New Orleans; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; New York City and New Jersey; and Boston — bringing parades, tours, fireworks and much more.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms at the Beverly Hills Hotel are all well-appointed, but the stars of the show are arguably the bungalows, which are all themed and named after celebrities, including the Frank Sinatra (think midcentury, Palm Springs-style decor) and the all-pink extravaganza Marilyn Monroe favored.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The festival’s cornerstone tasting extravaganza, The Main Event, is April 10.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Blackhawks ending was less dramatic, with more pomp and ceremony due to their 100th anniversary but the same caliber of losing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The exact origin of the festival is unclear, but according to historical records, Lohri was celebrated with much pomp in the Punjab region during the reign of the Sikh maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Born in Queens, New York in 1940 and raised in Connecticut, Harmon began as a beauty pageant contestant and model before getting her start in regional theater.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Vince wrote his and Linda’s adult children, Shane and Stephanie, into the spectacle.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When robots lurched, slipped, and occasionally froze mid-stride at the 2026 Beijing half-marathon on April 19, the internet quickly turned the spectacle into a meme.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Greek Independence Day Parade is more than pageantry.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Krasnoff, for her part, is watching to see whether the pageantry of the World Cup eventually overwhelms the political noise.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 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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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Friday, folks arrived early to pick up their bib numbers at the Hynes Convention Center and then took in all the fanfare, running gear and highlights at the Bank of America Expo for the 130th running of the Boston Marathon.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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High Hopes The Cybertruck debuted with great fanfare in late 2023, diversifying Tesla’s lineup as a rugged bruiser of a vehicle to counter the sleek Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan that account for the vast majority of the company’s auto sales.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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