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Recent Examples of brass ring
Built in 1909 by Charles I. D. Looff, who made the carousel for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk two years later, Spokane’s merry-go-round offers 54 horses, a giraffe, a tiger and two Chinese dragon chairs and, of course, a brass ring.
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Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
There is no ladder of success in the business, there is no brass ring at the end.
—Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
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Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
There is no ladder of success in the business, there is no brass ring at the end.
—Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
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The largely frozen island is also known for an abundance of untapped raw materials, from oil and gas reserves to critical mineral deposits and a treasure trove of rare earth elements.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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And on this particular Texas day, that first unit was an out-of-left field treasure trove, filled with artwork worth tens of thousands of dollars.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Opgenhaffen sees particular opportunity in modernizing the traditional South Asian eye look — updating the classic coal liner with plum shades and browns that can transition from day to evening.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Beyond the obviously plum location—both uptown and downtown’s attractions and entertainment are within easy striking distance—the stunning exterior will wow you.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The four-day event brings professional golfers from around the world to compete for a chance to win over $1 million in prize money.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Drafted athletes will receive salaries and can win prize money.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Do not use Windex on softer gems like pearls, opals, or emeralds, because the ammonia may damage them.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The lifting of the moratorium in Madagascar applies to most minerals other than gold.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sha'Carri Richardson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the world's fastest women on the track, was arrested Thursday in Florida and accused of driving over 100 mph, according to jail booking records.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dictator had set his mind on claiming all the sunken treasure off his country’s coast and would brook no competition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Explore the Museum of Underwater Art, Australia Snorkelers and scuba divers glide by dozens of underwater art installations at this museum filled with sunken treasures.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today’s award winners included both jury and audience prizes, along with a number of special jury prizes for films, performances, and more.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yun Lim’s winning look will be produced and sold by Boll & Branch, while additional cash prizes were granted for the winners.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Daley Ranch is an Escondido natural gem, resting on more than 3,000 acres of land with over 20 miles of trails.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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