brass ring

noun

Definition of brass ringnext
as in treasure trove

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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
  1. treasure trove
  2. plum
  3. prize money
  4. pearl
  5. gold
  6. treasure
  7. prize
  8. gem
Noun
  • Given a treasure trove of options to delve into, Webb and Wolfington chose to focus on the title track.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Paul released a treasure trove of private diary entries and emails from Fauci to celebrity pals, friends, allied media figures, or his peers in epidemiology.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the dark purple/eggplant/plum that was their regular road jersey is unbeatable and wonderfully distinct.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plum
Noun
  • Prior to 2026, according to the ATP rulebook, prize money at the ATP 500s increased annually based on a formula using average growth rate of revenues across all ATP 500s.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
  • An additional $200,000 in prize money will be at stake, with the largest portion going to the winner.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of prize money
Noun
  • It was set into an oval ring face adorned with blue enamel, diamonds and pearls.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The dress was designed to evoke the iridescent quality of mother of pearl with a beaded leather bustier and a multi-layered pleated silk chiffon skirt that was hand-painted to mimic the shiny surface of shells.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of pearl
Noun
  • The less said about Bryan’s horrendously gauche fuchsia-and-gold dress with puffy armholes and halter neck the better.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Choose from a variety of finishes including silver, yellow gold, and rose gold, each with a secure clasp for everyday wear.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Via a points system, entrants will not only compete for prize money in individual races but also vie for a $5 million prize pool divided up based on the series’ final standings.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With a $75 million prize pool up for grabs, Nigma Galaxy hopes a win would signal that the Arab gaming scene is finally being taken seriously.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of gem

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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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