as in nerve
shameless boldness
had the brass to demand a refund for something they had broken themselves!
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Recent Examples of brass
The French 1950s wall sconce is oak, brass, and fabric.
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Hartman’s eight-game suspension in February was a tipping point, with everyone seeming to lose patience with him, from the commissioner to the Wild brass.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The results were artfully crafted mechanical hands in iron, brass and wood.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
There’s always some group that the brass can look down upon.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 20 May 2025
Hartman’s eight-game suspension in February was a tipping point, with everyone seeming to lose patience with him, from the commissioner to the Wild brass.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The results were artfully crafted mechanical hands in iron, brass and wood.
—Heidi Hausse, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
There’s always some group that the brass can look down upon.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass
Noun
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But this time around, Alix didn’t even have time to let the nerves kick in.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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However, Trump’s tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Opinion: America was gaslit by the arrogance of Joe Biden and his enablers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The arrogance of the IRS should shock the conscience of all Americans.—
Chuck Flint,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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