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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 Bears can only hope that Moore’s Packer-killing touchdowns will resonate years down the road as the start of a dynastic run that includes Super Bowls and parades.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of China's latest weapon systems, including long-range missiles, were displayed during a military parade in September.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This crisp, clever musical imagines the six wives of Henry VIII as stars of their own pop-music extravaganza.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Vanity Fair party was an extravaganza.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For all the pomp, the meeting is largely a set piece.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the days after the assassination, TPUSA’s board appointed Erika Kirk — the now-widow, previously known more for her pageant background than any political leadership role — to take over as CEO, a move described as consistent with her late husband’s wishes.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Miss Universe pageant takes place in Puerto Rico in November.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Davosians — heads of state, business leaders, technologists, philanthropists and billionaires — convene alongside spectacle.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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What followed was a spectacle of failure and endangerment.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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But beneath the pageantry, something unusual was unfolding.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the pageantry’s momentum now seemed to be driving, very fast, to the past.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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But separately, video surfaced — with little fanfare from the regime in Pyongyang — showing Kim spending a seemingly relaxed afternoon with his daughter Ju Ae, sister Yo Jung, and wife Ri Sul Ju, enjoying the company of some puppies.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a move that got substantially less fanfare, Payton also promoted Kilgore.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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