trappings

Example Sentences

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But the former military academy student has long shown a fascination for martial trappings, often surrounding himself with soldiers and visiting military sites.

From Barron's

Such were the trappings of “wealth” that consigned men to their death.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Bass has been using the trappings of her office to promote her work, scheduling two State of the City speeches in a three-month span.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Housemaid” initially appears to have those trappings, slowly revealing that Nina is on a steady cocktail of antipsychotics after a trip to the psych ward.

From Salon

It was part of the trappings of Andrew's life of entitlement.

From BBC