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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 includes favorite SeaWorld characters, floats, music and more.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Masses of people had gathered for a victory parade outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the triumph of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who secured the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 championship.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The entire family, whether two-legged or four, are welcome for an afternoon of fun at the Fifth Annual Paws for Pride extravaganza.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The military parade will be followed by three matches for the FIFA Club World Cup starting on June 18 and running through June 26, which will then roll straight into preparations for the traditional July Fourth fireworks extravaganza.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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There was a moment early in the season at Stamford Bridge when — amid all the ceremony and pomp that comes before a modern Premier League game — Nikola Milenkovic stood perfectly still.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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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,
24 May 2025
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The Knicks still hadn’t learned to communicate on the floor, and often missed coverages by a mile, leading to a pageant of unmolested open jumpers.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Alana Thompson, also known as Honey Boo Boo, is a former beauty pageant contestant.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Simply, all viewers have to do is look up with the naked eye to take in the spectacular spectacle.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The spectacle, unintended yet symbolic, brought a moment of reflection—a metaphor for the uneasy embrace between nature and technology.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The estate’s historical significance extends beyond social pageantry; Wetmore’s son, George Peabody Wetmore, served as Rhode Island’s governor and later U.S. senator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Having developed close ties with supporters group Spion Kop 1906, which organises the displays of flags and banners, the Irish Kop wanted to make its own contribution to the matchday pageantry.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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