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
  • Japan has long been viewed as a treasure trove of bankable manga, gaming and other forms of IP, but the country’s unique rights structures and ways of doing business have made collaboration more difficult for potential international partners.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For one mom, a pair of hand-me-down ruby red rain boots held a treasure trove of memories of school-trekking, puddle-jumping, and fruit-picking.
    — Stephanie Cook Broadhurst, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • His supporters and opponents alike, Latino and Yankee, complained that Pacheco did not, contrary to the practice of the day, hand out plum political jobs to his supporters.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Eating the skin of plums, blueberries, and other fruits and vegetables can increase your intake of antioxidants and fiber.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of plum
Noun
  • By owning its own class, DRX is also going to have its own prize money to fight over.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The team prize money has a one-year lag—Mercedes finished second in 2025 behind McLaren.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of prize money
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  • Miranda Kerr The Aussie babe wore a more classic look with yellow and colorless diamonds, citrines, and aquamarines, which was then draped in strands of pearls and finished with a pearl tassel.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pearl
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  • Young and the Panthers couldn’t capitalize on the iconic opportunity, though, and ultimately fell to the screaming green-and-gold parishioners, 27-19.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The action follows sanctions on Rwanda’s army and four senior commanders in March and on a Kigali gold refinery in June.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • To defend us all from another generation's youth, treasure and opportunity squandered at the altar of endless war.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery of what became of a notorious pirate who raided a royal Indian treasure ship centuries ago, implicating a co-conspirator whose name is familiar to many New Yorkers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Nazz shepherds the queue at an auctioneer’s pace, sometimes joining in and always poking fun, calling upon you to spin the prize wheel that could lead to a free drink or 10 push-ups.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The awards for Best Director, Actor, Actress and Best Artistic Contribution all came with a cash prize of $1,900 (JPY300,000).
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • The skin care gem instantly delivers a gorgeous glow, while supporting your lipid barrier and skin cell renewal.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While Knight’s version was already a rich, uptempo soul gem, Love Affair managed to make the song even bigger.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of gem

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