brass ring

noun

Synonyms of brass ringnext
: a rich opportunity : prize

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In other words, knowing how ads prompt purchase decisions is even more of a brass ring than ever. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Named after colorful French traditional candies, Les Berlingots designs, all one-of-a-kind, combine beads interspersed with brass rings set with rhinestones. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Matching straps cinched across her chest with brass rings, adding some structure to the airy design. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 Missing the last two can be taken as intermediate steps, but the real brass ring requires all of these. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass ring

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass ring was in 1930

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