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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
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Kelly organizes the annual North Glen Square holiday light parade, a pet project to build community and lift spirits.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This season’s holiday programming in the Windy City kicked off mid-November with the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Nov. 23, which is a day-through-night event which culminates in a nighttime parade led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Guests will be able to enjoy their VQA Icewine and gourmet fare with a stunning immersive light and sound extravaganza, as well as get exclusive use of Niagara Parks’ legendary Tunnel that provides access to a viewing platform at the bottom of the iconic Niagara Falls.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The worldwide extravaganza, which kicked off March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, and will conclude on December 8, 2024, in Vancouver, was the first concert tour to rake in $1 billion, according to Pollstar—and this benchmark was surpassed a year ago.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Magic Kingdom dropped its pomp greeting to fans for its nightly fireworks display.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the other prime aspects of these musical scenes, from their orchestral or big-band backing to the glossy pomp of their filming, counteract the spontaneity, the intimacy, the subjectivity, and the immediacy that the vocal performances are designed to convey.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Related article Meet the 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proving age is just a number The beauty pageant world has been forced to modernize in recent years, as the values the shows traditionally embraced do not chime with younger generations.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 12-minute spectacle radiated an unmistakable swagger, serving as a heartfelt love letter to her hometown.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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But the spectacle provided Saylor, now 59, with yet another opportunity to preach the gospel of bitcoin and tout the benefits of converting as much cash as possible into that single digital asset.MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems, the once and future American president was warmly embraced by Macron upon arriving at the Elysee Palace.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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There is colorful high polish without distracting ostentation to the design contributions, from Nick Haight’s widescreen cinematography and Ciana Vernon’s production design to Owen Pallett’s sometimes-ironical original score.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Instead of Mbappé holding up his end of the bargain, this is about the club’s ostentation—an insistence on having the glossiest players in the world, and, on this occasion, losing sight of what matters most.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Mummery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummery. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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