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Recent Examples of brass ring
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
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Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
Once upon a time, getting a job in a TV writers’ room was a brass ring of its own.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 May 2023
The Tribeca premiere is the first brass ring yielded by Henri’s passion project, which unspools Hargrove’s evolution from 17-year-old jazz virtuoso to influential, groundbreaking visionary (with credits on such classic albums as D’Angelo’s 2000 set Voodoo) in cinéma vérité style.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 June 2022
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Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
Once upon a time, getting a job in a TV writers’ room was a brass ring of its own.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 May 2023
The Tribeca premiere is the first brass ring yielded by Henri’s passion project, which unspools Hargrove’s evolution from 17-year-old jazz virtuoso to influential, groundbreaking visionary (with credits on such classic albums as D’Angelo’s 2000 set Voodoo) in cinéma vérité style.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
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Best Overall Deals From handy outdoor gear to high-quality travel apparel, the REI outlet is a treasure trove of unbeatable finds.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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Etsy is a treasure trove of new and vintage Turkish styles, including subtypes that span neutral and colorful options.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bay leaves, black pepper, red plum and red cherry aromas.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The only person who likes what C.K. did is Survivor goddess and chaos enthusiast Parvati, who knows that C.K.’s unpopularity will leave her starved for friends on the island — a plum opportunity for Parv to strike up an alliance of convenience when necessary.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
18 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, online sweepstakes casinos claim to pay out in prize money between 80-96% of their revenues; notably, slot machines at commercial casinos typically pay out between 80 to 95 percent (depending on the state).—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The more the celebrities succeed in their sabotage of the contestants’ missions, the bigger the contestants’ prize money.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Each run and pass connects the ball like pearl strings that form in front of your eyes.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mica adds a light-reflecting sheen, tapioca starch absorbs excess oil, and pearl extract delivers amino acids to help moisturize and refresh hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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After 525 basis points of rate hikes the dollar price of gold had risen all the way to $2559.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But Saturday's winners are also vying for Oscar gold.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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There’s an old gold vault just outside of Washington, D.C., that holds the kind of (national) treasures most film nerds can only dream of seeing.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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The irreplaceable Barbara Cook put her interpretive stamp on Sondheim’s songbook in her concert tributes, reanimating musical treasures through her own introspective moonlight.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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This season not only revisits the familiar paths of America’s hidden gems and urban adventures but also spotlights sustainable travel, culinary-centric itineraries and culturally rich experiences.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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