as in nerve
shameless boldness
had the brass to demand a refund for something they had broken themselves!
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Recent Examples of brass
The Panthers’ brass seemingly loves drafting wide receivers.
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Lock into your goals for the Year of the Horse with this Loewe padlock charm in brass with a silver and gold finish.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But team brass also recognizes that Tocchet is in a unique situation.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Lock into your goals for the Year of the Horse with this Loewe padlock charm in brass with a silver and gold finish.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Consider mixing metals like polished nickel or un-lacquered brass for a more timeless and curated look.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
But team brass also recognizes that Tocchet is in a unique situation.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass
Noun
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The sell-off comes amid recent nerves about AI eating into software companies’ business models and threatening market share.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Clear numbers calm nerves and protect your energy well today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite trariffs, military power, dollar dominance and presidential arrogance, isolation, America will triumph.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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