BRASS RING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

brass ring

noun

Definition of brass ring

as in treasure trove

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loser

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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

The planned auction of a treasure trove of Oasis live recordings this weekend has been definitely (not maybe) suspended.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Whether wandering through the ornamental gardens of Eden or exploring the region’s rich history—Apalachicola is a treasure trove of maritime culture—the Panhandle bestows a rare sense of peace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of treasure trove

Noun

The 52 rooms’ appealingly plush and contemporary mood is set by chrome-and-oak furniture, plum and pearl-gray velvets, and marble bathrooms with Japanese-style sliding doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
But there are also plenty of sweet and fruity notes to balance things out, including vanilla, maple, tobacco, baked apple, plum, cherry, and toasted almond flavors.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of plum

Noun

For Medvedev, the loss of 200 ranking points has the potential to be even more financially costly than his loss of prize money.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Black Desert Resort, a 7,421-yard, par-71 course, will be the setting for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, with $6M in prize money on the line.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize money

Noun

Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Slipper-like Chanel shoes, Gráinne Morton cloud earrings, and pearls placed near the bride’s eyes completed the whimsical vision.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pearl

Noun

Then came the black finale, led by Polish supermodel Anja Rubik — a reversal of Yves Saint Laurent’s all-gold closing sequence in 1991.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Many speakers were especially concerned about the impact of an arch towering over nearby Arlington National Cemetery, and criticized the lack of input from veterans and gold star families in the process.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

Considered the most expensive work in the world at the time of its creation, the book was valued at 2 million francs (about $408,000 in 1961 dollars); today it is considered a French heritage treasure, its value estimated at several million euros.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026
The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Among the prize’s most famous laureates is Marie Curie, who was the first woman to receive the award and the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

The real gem of Forth is Il Premio, a glam Italian steakhouse that would make any mob wife feel right at home with its moody lighting, mahogany tones, black subway tile, and a playful horse motif.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Half of their spending goes to collectibles, and jewelry and gems take the biggest piece.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of gem

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