trappings
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To him, the Dave & Buster’s raves tend to be “less polished” than others he’s played, despite the room’s corporate-seeming trappings.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Dudamel’s Disney “finale,” however momentous, lacked nearly all the trappings of pomp.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The shiny trappings are just part of the allure of the 58-year-old venue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Gradel felt he was temperamentally unsuited for the trappings of teaching, such as raising money and showing up for work every day at the same place and at the same time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Try being a white person who adopts the trappings of black culture while still living in the white community.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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The Things They Carried
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