BRASS RING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

brass ring

noun

Definition of brass ring

as in treasure trove

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lemon
loser

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Recent Examples of brass ring The dress in question is the Alexa Gown from Cult Gaia, which features the brand’s signature cutouts created from gold-toned, brushed brass rings binding its silk fabric into intricate patterns. — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025 In such a competitive market, with slim pickings for starter homes in the lower price range (DELETE and for starter homes), catching a break on mortgage rates is a brass ring. — Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024 Another detectorist then found a large, ornate brass ring, according to the post. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for brass ring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring

Noun

The planned auction of a treasure trove of Oasis live recordings this weekend has been definitely (not maybe) suspended.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Whether wandering through the ornamental gardens of Eden or exploring the region’s rich history—Apalachicola is a treasure trove of maritime culture—the Panhandle bestows a rare sense of peace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of treasure trove

Noun

Anna Beth was photographed wearing a deep plum gown with a black clutch.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The insects also develop in quince and are reported to be incidental in plums, pears, tart cherries, and certain other members of the rose family.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of plum

Noun

The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together at a luxury ranch in Canada to compete in a series of challenges for a chance to win a share of $250,000, with the prize money distributed throughout the four days of the competition.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
But there are always a number of the world’s best players competing for ranking points and prize money.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize money

Noun

Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Slipper-like Chanel shoes, Gráinne Morton cloud earrings, and pearls placed near the bride’s eyes completed the whimsical vision.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pearl

Noun

Then came the black finale, led by Polish supermodel Anja Rubik — a reversal of Yves Saint Laurent’s all-gold closing sequence in 1991.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Many speakers were especially concerned about the impact of an arch towering over nearby Arlington National Cemetery, and criticized the lack of input from veterans and gold star families in the process.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The real treasures, though, are displayed inside the museum-style glass concierge desk, where artifacts from the original hotel are on loan from the Naples Historical Society.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
When it was closed down in 1539, its treasures, books and relics were seized and its lands and buildings sold off, some to local nobles and gentry, some to the town authorities of Bury.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

Nearly 215,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $100,000 in the drawing, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That ticket didn’t take the Mega Millions top prize, which will be $321 million on Friday, nor did any ticket have either of the Fantasy 5 jackpot quintets.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Her closet is full of gifted designer pieces, brand-deal holdovers, and fashion-industry gems, meaning her work wardrobe is, frankly, pretty hard to compete with.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch by romping to a 9-0 victory Tuesday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of gem

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