top brass

noun

informal
: the people in the highest positions in an organization (such as the military or a business)
Navy top brass met earlier today.
often used with the
The (company) top brass have/has decided that no action is necessary.

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Wolff himself had a winding career before becoming top brass for Mercedes’ F1 team. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025 That’s another reason the top brass at Shudder has stayed committed to connecting with fans — even as they’re increasingly recognized as the experts in indie horror. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025 The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another playoff disappointment this season and the top brass has faced the music. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Continue reading … CLIMB TO THE TOP – CBS staffers abuzz as Bari Weiss reportedly set to join network's top brass. FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top brass

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“Top brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20brass. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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