usual trappings

Frequency: 5.52.5 per million words

The typical objects, clothes, or activities associated with a role or event.

trappingsADJECTIVE + trappings

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usual

Examples (10)

  • He enjoyed the usual trappings of wealth.
  • Despite his humble beginnings, he soon adopted the usual trappings of power.
  • The rock star's mansion came with all the usual trappings of celebrity: fast cars and extravagant parties.
  • Modern life often comes with its usual trappings like smartphones and constant connectivity.
  • She found herself surrounded by the usual trappings of a high-society wedding.
  • He rejected the usual trappings of a political career, preferring a simpler life.
  • Do you think these luxurious items are merely the usual trappings of wealth, or something more?
  • The detective novel featured the usual trappings of the genre: a mysterious killer and a cynical protagonist.
  • Even in the digital age, some professions retain their usual trappings of traditional tools and attire.
  • The conference room had the usual trappings of corporate meetings: projector, whiteboards, and coffee.