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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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Some plants just don’t check the fall color parade box.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Except for a few shots of China’s President Xi presiding over a military parade, the film’s image of totalitarianism leans far more toward right-wing regimes; to leave out Mao, or Castro, feels like a mistake.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon heard my cries and slashed prices on its most popular cozy knits ahead of its fall Prime Day extravaganza, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 7.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Evansville's West Side Nut Club puts on an autumn extravaganza that dwarfs others by comparison, according to rankings provided by USA TODAY.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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America’s most steadfast allies in this bit of the 21st century are the Gulf monarchies, true and unapologetic kingdoms big on pomp and light on participation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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His love of wealth could be exceeded only by his love of pomp and display.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Another albino Thai buffalo was sold in 2024 for 18 million baht ($672,000) after winning multiple pageants.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sims is a former Miss Teen USA beauty pageant contestant.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The entire concert is a spectacle — all black and red, smoke and snakes.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its astrological influence — reaching its peak in the sign of Aries — October’s supermoon will also be a mystical spectacle.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not too long ago, foreign policy analysts might have shrugged off the pageantry of the China summit.—
JEFFREY PRESCOTT,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the festivities provided plenty of pomp and pageantry, royal experts told Fox News Digital that no gathering could ever rival the late monarch’s unforgettable encounter with a controversial guest.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Formula 1 has Monaco, with its ostentation and air of exclusivity.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Never through excess or ostentation, but through quiet discipline — a meditative expression of grace.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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