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displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first
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Recent Examples of brassy
The nightclub owner was in fact in love with a brassy performer who was the star of his show.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brassy
Adjective
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Menswear hero Harry Styles is on a comeback tour after a three-year hiatus, featuring plenty of bold custom looks.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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The country music star made a serious statement with her bold look.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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My late and very wise father-in-law loved the place and always ordered the classic grouper sandwich basket that comes with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, and pickle.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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This one makes for rambling, wise company.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The screenplay from Christina Friel and Connor Wright tosses out the right sassy quips while the drag star-dominant cast get a bodacious opportunity to dance and sing, all making this an E-ticket ride that’s impossible to sashay away from without a big smile on your face.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Season 12 also marks the introduction of the best Big Brother addition ever with the Zingbot, a sassy wisecracking robot who shows up for the sole purpose of roasting the contestants.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In May, the brazen murder of a small-city mayor, allegedly by the CJNG, prompted angry protests targeting symbols of the state, which many residents accused of failing to combat spiraling violence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Over time, their recruitment efforts became more brazen.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The wings themselves are fresh, fried hard and tossed in house sauces ranging from mild and sweet to a serious Cajun dry rub.—
Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Dude, this is gonna sound so cocky, but no.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Maybe even a tad cocky, but dedicated to honor and duty.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Hall’s 2000 experience laid a caricature in the Australian sports psyche of American athletes as being loud, brash and overconfident.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Chandler, the former longtime Bellator lightweight champion, is a fan favorite in the UFC for his brash personality outside the cage and electrifying fights inside it.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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“Brassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brassy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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