visible trappings

Frequency: 5.01.8 per million words

Refers to the outward, superficial signs associated with a particular status or situation.

trappingsADJECTIVE + trappings

Categories:

visible

Examples (10)

  • She scorns the visible trappings of success, preferring to live unnoticed.
  • The newly elected mayor quickly embraced the visible trappings of his office, including a chauffeured car.
  • He was more interested in genuine achievement than the visible trappings of power.
  • Many tourists are fascinated by the visible trappings of royalty, such as crowns and palaces.
  • The rock star's mansion and fleet of luxury cars were the visible trappings of his immense wealth.
  • Despite his modest appearance, he possessed all the visible trappings of a highly successful entrepreneur.
  • The cult leader surrounded himself with the visible trappings of spiritual authority.
  • They deliberately avoided the visible trappings of consumer culture, opting for minimalism.
  • For some, the uniform and badges are essential visible trappings of their professional identity.
  • The ancient ceremony featured elaborate costumes and other visible trappings of tradition.