Of course Stuart still said esprit counted more than fancy trappings.

Then the captors stripped off their baggy outer-garments and emerged in trappings quite as fancy as those worn by the prisoners.

Despite some fancy trappings, Mr. Demarest insists, he will keep life simple.

There were no fancy theatrical trappings at all.

Under the fancy trappings and elaborate decorations, the royal compound was about as fireproof as a granite tor.

"You weren't ever into fancy trappings like society shoes," he said.

Dementieva prefers the more archaic but cozy surroundings of Moscow rather than the fancy trappings of having a training base in America.

But the king needed no fancy trappings to gain obedience.

Once he'd discovered the intelligence, the earthy passion, and the strength beneath the surface, he'd ignored the fancy trappings.

Believing that choreography should not be subservient to music or obscured by fancy trappings, he favored simple stage designs and two-piano accompaniment.