BRASS RING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

brass ring

noun

Definition of brass ring

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

Noun

Thrift stores are treasure troves of unique, valuable items that can elevate your home and personal style.

— Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
The Clark Art Institute, a treasure trove of Western art, opened in the scenic Berkshire Mountains in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1955.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of treasure trove

Noun

However, exactly how FIFA distributes prize money remains less clear.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Python hunters came from 30 different states, as well as Canada, vying for the chance to catch the most snakes and the biggest snakes —— and pocket some serious prize money.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026

Definition of prize money

Noun

For an occasion like this, lean into a timeless silhouette—Bernadette’s crisp poplin halter dress, Aquazzura’s barely-there slingbacks, and Mikimoto’s pearl-and-diamond drops are effortlessly elegant and will still feel chic years from now.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Think slip-ons with rivets or studs, flats adorned with pearls, or sneakers with dainty floral embroidery.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of pearl

Noun

The bank froze the gold after the UK – along with the US and numerous other countries – refused to recognize Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2018 presidential election.

— German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The men’s doubles champions were Australia’s Matthew Ebden and John Peers, Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini won women’s doubles gold and the mixed doubles went to the Czech Republic’s Kateřina Siniaková and Tomáš Macháč.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

Symbolism Historically, dragon-slaying stories portrayed the treasure hoard as the ultimate test of a hero’s character.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Indonesia has intensified efforts in recent years to track down cultural treasures scattered abroad through colonial-era collecting, theft and illicit trafficking, including from the Netherlands, which colonized Indonesia for centuries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

According to one of the people briefed on the meeting, Roland Garros delivered a concrete proposal on all three points, including a prize-money formula that links player compensation to the tournament’s financial success.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Participants earn passport stamps for every $10 purchase, unlocking prizes and a shot at a $325 gift card.

— Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of gem

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