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 theThe (company) top brass have/has decided that no action is necessary.
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News of the massive military meeting was announced last week, when Hegseth summoned the top brass, who were not informed about the purpose of the meeting in advance.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For the second consecutive home game, Dolphins fans have banded together to send a message to the franchise’s top brass.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
By the time the Mets arrived at the final weekend of their season in Miami, top brass felt decidedly different.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
PoliticsDepartment of Defense The Pentagon suddenly ordered all its top brass from around the world to a meeting.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For the second consecutive home game, Dolphins fans have banded together to send a message to the franchise’s top brass.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
By the time the Mets arrived at the final weekend of their season in Miami, top brass felt decidedly different.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
PoliticsDepartment of Defense The Pentagon suddenly ordered all its top brass from around the world to a meeting.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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