Synonyms for trappings
ˈtræp ɪŋztrap·pings

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1. trappings

   Harness was formerly used of the armor of a knight as well as of a horse; it is now used almost exclusively of the straps and appurtenances worn by a horse when attached to a vehicle; the animal is said to be "kind in harness." The other words apply to the ornamental outfit of a horse, especially under saddle. We speak also of the accouterments of a soldier. Caparison is used rarely and somewhat slightingly, and trappings quite contemptuously, for showy human apparel. Compare ARMS; DRESS.

   Synonyms:
   accouterments, caparison, harness, housings

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1. furnishing, trappingsnoun

   (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

   Synonyms:
   furnishing

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1. • Accessory

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1. trappingsnoun

   Synonyms:
   dress, accoutrements, equipments, CAPARISON, paraphernalia, rigging, gear, ornaments, embellishments, decorations, frippery, finery, TOGGERY

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1. trappingsnoun

   Synonyms:
   decorations, paraphernalia, frippery, gear, rigging, ornaments, caparisons, accouterments

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1. List of paraphrases for "trappings":

   traps, ornaments, attributes, pitfalls, symbols

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1. Pope Francis:

   The story of Naaman reminds us that Christmas is the time when each of us needs to find the courage to take off our armor, discard the trappings of our roles, our social recognition and the glitter of this world and adopt the humility of Naaman.

2. Ali Allawi:

   There is so much up in the air, there are the trappings of a functioning state, but it is like a functioning state lying on a sea of Jello...The ground is so unstable and shifting.

3. Charlie Watts:

   Because I’m not really a rock star, i don’t have all the trappings of that. Having said that, I do have four vintage cars and can’t drive the bloody things. I’ve never been interested in doing interviews or being seen.

4. Anetta Kahane:

   It is against liberalism, against globalised society, against science, against intellectuals, against multiculturalism and all the [trappings of] modern society.

5. Sir George Savile:

   In your clothes avoid too much gaudiness do not value yourself upon an embroidered gown and remember that a reasonable word, or an obliging look, will gain you more respect than all your fine trappings.