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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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There’s a treasure trove of different linen pants on sale at Amazon, all varying widely in style.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Candles, Christmas décor, plants, throw pillows, lamps, and more make Taylor’s Mercantile a treasure trove of gifts–for others or yourself.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Purple leaf plum trees are truly gorgeous when first planted, owing to their unusually dark leaf color and cloud of pink or white flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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This serum contains three types of plum (kakadu, illawarra and burdekin) for maximum antioxidants and hyaluronic acid.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The top 10 men’s and women’s finishers at the Boston Marathon will all earn prize money, along with the top 10 wheelchair division finishers and the top three masters runners.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Woodland placed 33rd at last week’s Masters and won $121,500 in prize money.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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Kate Middleton sports Queen Elizabeth's pearl necklace at Buckingham Palace in London to celebrate what would be the late monarch's 100th birthday on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is a delightful new take on yellow-gold from the watchmaking mega brand that feels more tender than its classic hue, with warm undertones of grey and soft pink.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Arab and Swahili traders sailed these waters on dhows, stopping along the coast to exchange goods such as ivory, gold, and spices.—
Ali Pantony,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inside his midtown store, digging for the perfect disc is like a scavenger hunt, where the prize hits all the right notes.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the end, though, Biden was outbid by two people, both of whom were willing to shell out $125,000 each for the prize package.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aside from being a practical closet staple, the reviews really convinced me that this dress is a gem.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing the North Fork gem to close for swimming this summer.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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