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 French 1950s wall sconce is oak, brass, and fabric.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Hartman’s eight-game suspension in February was a tipping point, with everyone seeming to lose patience with him, from the commissioner to the Wild brass.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The results were artfully crafted mechanical hands in iron, brass and wood.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
There’s always some group that the brass can look down upon.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Hartman’s eight-game suspension in February was a tipping point, with everyone seeming to lose patience with him, from the commissioner to the Wild brass.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The results were artfully crafted mechanical hands in iron, brass and wood.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
There’s always some group that the brass can look down upon.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass
Noun
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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