as in bold
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
These days, Christmas movies, broadly and charitably defined, seem to be synonymous with the brassy, hokey, sickly sweet sort of fare that has a permanent home on the Hallmark Channel and is in perpetual rotation on Netflix.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The track, featuring Roco Pachukote (the Maldita Vecindad frontman), pulses with jubilant rhythms and sharp brassy flourishes, paying tribute to Mayan elder Tata Pedro Cruz and his peaceful pilgrimage for world unity.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Reid first stood out as the 15-year-old lead singer in Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, the brassy English band that served as a launching pad for a solo career that began when he just 16.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The brassy backing vocals and gospel choirs that have long defined the 2020 Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year's sound are present.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 May 2025
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The track, featuring Roco Pachukote (the Maldita Vecindad frontman), pulses with jubilant rhythms and sharp brassy flourishes, paying tribute to Mayan elder Tata Pedro Cruz and his peaceful pilgrimage for world unity.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Reid first stood out as the 15-year-old lead singer in Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, the brassy English band that served as a launching pad for a solo career that began when he just 16.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The brassy backing vocals and gospel choirs that have long defined the 2020 Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year's sound are present.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brassy
Adjective
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Calf & Pony Hair The sleek, tactile surface of pony hair adds a bold edge to any accessory, creating a striking contrast in bags, hats, and footwear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simone’s performance is mesmerizing—bold, vulnerable, and transformative.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The military plays only an advisory role in the American system, giving input to the president’s deliberations but not otherwise independently adjudicating whether his or her decision is wise.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Kyle Dubas made a very wise move by signing Mantha, who fits in very nicely with this group and is playing high-level hockey.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This retired firefighter and bomb tech rose from the flames stronger, sassier, and ready to find a spark that lasts.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fanning, too, is quirky and broadly likable and very much at home as a sassy sci-fi lead, even when working from an overly cute script.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The brazen, silly grandeur of the piece was astounding.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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This year’s harvest season has also seen some of the most brazen violence in recent years.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Another dessert recipe that incorporates a saucy cranberry mixture, this cake jazzes up a classic with orange buttercream and cranberry filling.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The wings get crispy and are tossed in the Meyer lemon harissa sauce, which adds crunch, tenderness and saucy goodness.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But his subtle brush-off of Collins is a sign of the cocky and brash kid already beginning to emerge — the same one who could cut down people down to size on his way to redefining himself and jolting both the New York folk scene and the world of pop at large.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Don’t come on too hard or cocky; give practical reasons that showcase how your experience will benefit the company.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 75-year-old Lavrov has also honed a brash, confrontational style of diplomacy that has often matched Putin’s imperial aspirations.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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His bold role as a military officer might rub some the wrong way on character alone, but there's no denying how the industry will receive such a brash performance.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Brassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brassy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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