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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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Fortunately, there is a veritable treasure trove of lore surrounding Indianapolis' longest-running eateries available to anyone with an access to newspaper archives.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Holaway’s custom charters, the the day begins early on nearby Cayo Costa State Park, an uninhabited key that is a treasure trove of seashells.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Try reaching for lavender gray, dusty plum, or mauve instead.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Smoldering at the camera, the star—who’s currently dating Scooter Braun—tugged down the straps of the plum-chocolate bra and covered her chest with her hands.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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But there was more than just prize money at stake on Sunday.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now, with prize money from the $1 million lottery win, their plans are moving forward much sooner than expected.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026
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In November, Aguilera modeled a plunging satin corset dripping with pearls in a behind-the-scenes clip uploaded on Instagram.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The seasonal cake that had Costco fans across the nation clutching their pearls is back.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bar boasts almost 360 sky-high views of Manhattan in a moody space filled with red velvet booths and gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then the war curdled into a quagmire that destabilized the region, drained American lives and treasure, boosted Iran, and helped fuel a wave of radicalization whose repercussions still ripple through global politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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And then there’s the treasure required to produce such a sprawling slate.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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These pristine gems of wild Florida are typically covered up and drowned out under 8 feet of brown, stagnant water held back by the Kirkpatrick Dam, which creates the Rodman Reservoir in Putnam County.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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