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
What To Know According to a report by ABC News on Thursday, Bisignano told the Social Security brass during the meeting that the offer to become agency commissioner nudged him to play internet detective.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Some showerhead finishes can soak in vinegar overnight, but finishes like chrome, gold, brass, or nickel is recommended to only soak for 30 minutes to an hour to preserve the finish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The orange hardcover book, which celebrates Made in Italy craftsmanship, was displayed throughout the store, where guests could flip through pages of photos depicting artisans working with glass, terracotta, brass and bronze, and pesto.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
At home, the assault is encountering more resistance not only from the Israeli public, but from some among the military brass as well.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Some showerhead finishes can soak in vinegar overnight, but finishes like chrome, gold, brass, or nickel is recommended to only soak for 30 minutes to an hour to preserve the finish.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The orange hardcover book, which celebrates Made in Italy craftsmanship, was displayed throughout the store, where guests could flip through pages of photos depicting artisans working with glass, terracotta, brass and bronze, and pesto.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
At home, the assault is encountering more resistance not only from the Israeli public, but from some among the military brass as well.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass
Noun
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But this time around, Alix didn’t even have time to let the nerves kick in.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The members of my party have the gall to request several of these demonic items from the livid waiter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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