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brassbound

adjective

ˈbras-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce brassbound (audio)
Definition of brassboundnext
1
as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards a person of brassbound honesty

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2
as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the brassbound military leadership had failed to realize that this time the nation was fighting a different kind of war

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3
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness some brassbound upstart who thought that he could waltz in here and start issuing orders

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  1. strict
  2. traditional
  3. wise
  4. rigorous
  5. conservative
  6. fresh
  7. rigid
  8. orthodox
Adjective
  • Despite the massive guest list, Strahan shared on Good Morning America on July 6 that the ceremony still felt intimate because of the couple’s strict no-phones policy.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Martinessi’s sophomore feature is set in 1959, where the charismatic titular performer returns to Buenos Aires at the height of a strict military regime.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of strict
Adjective
  • This blacklight flashlight uses a 395nm wavelength to detect what the naked eye—or a traditional flashlight—cannot.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In traditional Han folklore, the baiji was the Goddess of the Yangtze.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • Kansas City slumped to a 6-11 finish in 2025, but the Kansas City defense remained in the top 10 and points and yards allowed league-wise.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Fernando Guerra, a professor at Loyola Marymount University, told my colleague Noah Goldberg that Raman might be wise not to simply focus on capturing the Pratt vote.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • To classify a new fiber, the FTC requires its makers to demonstrate that the material is fundamentally different from existing fibers, established through a rigorous regulatory review.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Success in the exam, one of the most rigorous standardized tests in the world, allows students to study at Korea’s top universities.
    — Lim Hui Jie,Miko Jang, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of rigorous
Adjective
  • Meghan McCain, a conservative panelist who left the show in 2021, regularly speaks out about the program on social media and via her Citizen McCain talk show.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Caruso, a former Republican who registered as a Democrat in 2022, could help Bass attract more conservative voters who may have voted for Spencer Pratt or tech entrepreneur Adam Miller in the primary but are now up for grabs.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • That being said, supination is closely linked with high arches, as people facing the latter have rigid feet that cannot roll in, instead staying on the outer edge.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, silicon atoms bond together in a rigid, 3D diamond cubic lattice.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • Garcia’s comes from standing up straight in his orthodox stance but is driven by his back leg, which propels him forward.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • King’s indifference to orthodox formats enables formal mischief.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of orthodox
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“Brassbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brassbound. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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