brass ring

noun

Definition of brass ringnext
as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of brass ring The dress in question is the Alexa Gown from Cult Gaia, which features the brand’s signature cutouts created from gold-toned, brushed brass rings binding its silk fabric into intricate patterns. — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025 In such a competitive market, with slim pickings for starter homes in the lower price range (DELETE and for starter homes), catching a break on mortgage rates is a brass ring. — Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024 Another detectorist then found a large, ornate brass ring, according to the post. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for brass ring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
  1. treasure trove
  2. plum
  3. prize money
  4. pearl
  5. gold
  6. treasure
  7. prize
  8. gem
Noun
  • This is overseen by Frédéric Bourdelier, director of heritage and patrimony at Parfums Christian Dior, who pulled out museum-grade boxes to show samples from the treasure trove.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That hasn’t stopped him from wanting to grow his treasure trove, though.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • Pittol’s arepas feature a crisp, mottled surface and a dusky plum hue.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Other specialty offerings include Asian plums, Hawaiian longan and a rotating selection of seasonal tropical fruit.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of plum
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  • Rahm was the individual points champion each of the last three years, when the prize money was $20 million for individual competition and bonuses were awarded for the points race.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The four will vie for $4 million in prize money at Atlantic Fields Club in Hobe Sound, FL.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize money
Noun
  • In March, Mattel dolled up Williams in honor of International Women’s Day, putting the toy in a smart hounds tooth pantsuit and pearls to highlight her entrepreneurial side.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a white lace boot with corset-like lacing in the back, blue sandals with soft colorful floral patterns, a lace demi-d’Orsay pump with a cluster of pearls on the vamp, and more styles.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearl
Noun
  • But most visitors were gathered around one explosively colorful painting in swirling shades of light and dark blue, bottle green, and pale gold.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens last month to avoid foreign travel and buying gold, to ease the pressure on the local currency.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is a treasure, and a public good Arkansans have reason to support.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Nestled a short stroll from the Griffith Park Ranger Station, near some tennis courts and not far from the remains of the park’s original zoo, lies a gem that is on most days behind lock and key.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the world has started to discover a music movement that not so long ago was a hidden gem known only locally.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gem

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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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