Sentence examples for merely a prop from inspiring English sources
The devilish Mr Punch, by comparison, is merely a prop.
The devilish Mr Punch, by comparison, is merely a prop.
But if he is merely a prop, both Ms. Gugino and Ms. Danner know just how to use him.
He is joined by Christopher Denham, who portrays his assistant, and whom the Wrap calls "merely a prop".
On the seldom occasions it makes an appearance, it is usually merely a prop to emphasise intellect or cunning, or as a material analogy to illustrate a scheming mind.
And, most interestingly of all, the minimal approach to women-as-object seems to go hand in hand with a rejection of the cigarette as merely a prop.
In Aspirational, his star is Kirsten Dunst, who gets bombarded with unwanted attention from two bratty fans who want to use the actress merely as a prop in their selfies.
Any other First Lady standing next to Ty'Sheoma might have given off the air of a contrivance, as if the girl was merely a stage prop for powerful white people to feel good about themselves.
Heck, they may even, as Patrick Moorhead suggests go for "convertible PCs," PCs that are merely a tablet propped up next to a keyboard and mouse a la the Atrix.
It is alleged in journalist Matthew d'Ancona's book that Larry is merely a public relations prop.
