brass

noun

ˈbras How to pronounce brass (audio)
Definition of brassnext
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 Once Letterboxd brass looked at the film, what earned it a spot came down to something less quantifiable than any of the platform’s own metrics. — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 In terms of durability over time, unlacquered brass is built to last, Bennett says. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Capers and his men knew the commander was essentially using their reconnaissance team as bait to flush out the enemy forces so the regular infantry could swoop in for the kind of large battle the big-brass strategy demanded at the time. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass
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  1. nerve
  2. gall
  3. arrogance
Noun
  • There’s predictably a lot of anxiety about the festival at a time when nerves are shot and resources are stretched thin.
    — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One plaintiff, a green card holder who lives in Chicago, said that he had been shot in the abdomen by officials under Quero Silva, an injury that left him with psychological scars and nerve damage.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • Avicii was hospitalized for health issues throughout his lifetime, and increased alcohol consumption to curb his anxiety led to acute pancreatitis and a gall bladder surgery.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • It was followed by oak galls, acorns, aspen buds and mushrooms.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • What might seem arrogance in others feels merely reasonable coming from her.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But while that might suggest arrogance, Dawson’s answer to another question reflects humility.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrogance

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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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