outer trappings

Examples (10)

• He cared little for the outer trappings of power, focusing instead on its true responsibilities.
• Despite her humble appearance, she possessed immense wealth, having no interest in its outer trappings.
• Many modern artists reject the outer trappings of fame, preferring to remain anonymous.
• The CEO understood that the company's success wasn't about the lavish outer trappings, but about its innovative spirit.
• They lived a simple life, deliberately avoiding the outer trappings of materialism.
• For some, a uniform represents authority, but for others, it's just the outer trappings of a role.
• The startup's office lacked the grand outer trappings of a corporate giant, yet it was highly productive.
• She found true happiness not in the outer trappings of luxury, but in meaningful relationships.
• Political leaders often project an image through the outer trappings of their office.
• He recognized that intellectual depth was more important than the outer trappings of academic prestige.