external trappings

Examples (10)

• He cared little for the external trappings of power, preferring to work behind the scenes.
• Many people are often deceived by the external trappings of success, overlooking the hard work involved.
• The young artist rejected the external trappings of fame, choosing a simple life instead.
• Despite his humble origins, he quickly adopted the external trappings of an affluent lifestyle.
• She found the external trappings of royalty to be more of a burden than a privilege.
• The company focused on substance rather than the external trappings of corporate grandeur.
• Will they ever look beyond the external trappings and appreciate true value?
• Historically, religious leaders sometimes embraced the external trappings of worldly authority.
• Their minimalist approach consciously avoided the external trappings of modern consumerism.
• One should not judge a book by its cover, nor a person by their external trappings.