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The phrase "a trappings of" is not correct in English.
It should be "the trappings of" or simply "trappings of." You can use it when discussing the superficial signs or features associated with a particular situation, lifestyle, or status.
Example: "The trappings of wealth can often be misleading, as they do not necessarily reflect true happiness."
Alternatives: "the signs of" or "the features of".
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As the North Carolina-based developer waves goodbye to the triple-A trappings of the Gears of War franchise, it has dipped its toes into free-to-play (F2P) online gaming, a business move that has seen companies such as Blizzard and Valve achieve significant success – both commercial and critical – in recent years.
Don't let an attorney or the trappings of a law office intimidate you.
They subsequently set up a roadblock with "all the trappings of a regular military checkpoint".
Mr. Brown disclosed the news in a video that had all the trappings of a campaign announcement.
He was a passionate pamphleteer, an advocate of liberty, a skeptic about the trappings of royalty.
Wellington is a compact, dynamic city with all the trappings of a thriving metropolis.
Similar to a Common Theremin_,_ but with the trappings of a resident of Brooklyn, circa 2007.
The group had the feel of a rapid-response guerrilla force but the trappings of a Chevy Chase car pool.
Mr. Putin's appearance in the workshop of a large metals factory had all the trappings of a campaign event.
This tiny city has responded with a sophisticated, high-priced battle with the trappings of a national campaign.
HB have gone for an arcade style knockabout, while retaining the trappings of a simulation.
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