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
  • Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More than just a treasure trove of secondhand furniture and collectibles, Dunn’s is also home to Rosie’s Cafe—a charming neighborhood diner-style cafe beloved by locals and out-of-towners for simple sandwiches and vintage sodas.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • This perfume combines the quintessential summer fruit with tonka bean, florals, plum nectar, and apple blossom for a truly memorable, sweet but not overly saccharine finish.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Care Requirements With the right location and care, your plum tree will thrive and produce juicy plums each season.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plum
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
  • The competition’s winners were set to receive £500,000 in prize money, while the runners-up received £250,000.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize money
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  • Though many would associate the water sign with pearls—especially due to its crab mascot—Huang has a different recommendation for Cancers.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her design approach synthesizes classical references with a modern Danish sensibility to highlight the innate beauty of diamonds and pearls.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pearl
Noun
  • The Gold-Studded Structured Crossbody features a structured shape, luxe gold hardware and eye-catching studded details, bringing just the right amount of personality to any look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions after almost two months of sideways action gives way to a rally Friday following weak jobs data.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold
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  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The overall Powerball jackpot is now nearly $1 billion and will be the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • And that’s without factoring in what had, until my most recent visit to this bit of the Lincolnshire coast in 2024, been a hidden gem.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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