brass ring

noun

Synonyms of brass ringnext
: a rich opportunity : prize

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Matching straps cinched across her chest with brass rings, adding some structure to the airy design. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 Missing the last two can be taken as intermediate steps, but the real brass ring requires all of these. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Another detectorist then found a large, ornate brass ring, according to the post. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024 The impressive brass ring was found at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for brass ring

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass ring was in 1930

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