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displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first
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Recent Examples of brassy
Rema launches himself to the top of the sitting room’s thick, layered couch and stretches his long legs, the tongues of his brassy Jaded London combat boots wagging and a pillowy Rick Owens clutch stocked with incense strapped to his side.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Over a simple club beat and some brassy horns on the chorus, the rapper narrates a particularly wild night out, all while still maintaining his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
While the premise is ostensibly a tour through the different eras of New York City, the real purpose was to tour the different eras of SNL casts through this big, brassy prism.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
On this Jimmy McHugh cover, her tone is brassy, and clearly influenced by rock singers — but more charming for it.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Over a simple club beat and some brassy horns on the chorus, the rapper narrates a particularly wild night out, all while still maintaining his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
While the premise is ostensibly a tour through the different eras of New York City, the real purpose was to tour the different eras of SNL casts through this big, brassy prism.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
On this Jimmy McHugh cover, her tone is brassy, and clearly influenced by rock singers — but more charming for it.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brassy
Adjective
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From bold predictions about who's walking out with championship gold to sit-downs with WWE superstars on the verge of history, this preshow is serving as your all-access pass into the chaos, glory, and drama that makes WrestleMania the biggest spectacle in sports entertainment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Also, the Fed must be free to move quickly to deploy bold strategies, such as its bond-buying campaign during the 2008 financial crisis and emergency lending measures during the COVID-19 recession of 2020, Conti-Brown said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Consulting with a financial advisor experienced in bear markets may also be wise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her hair had a new do, short and sassy, instead of her shoulder-length bob.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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The sassy semi-homemade dressing (featuring Italian dressing, balsamic, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes), the tender sautéed chicken, and the enticing combination of colorful vegetables really help this supper shine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Again, an astute grader would undoubtedly catch your brazen attempt and ding you points accordingly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Working with Dolce & Gabbana and styled by Ronnie Hart, Tyla chose a look that felt retro (in a saucy Y2K way), yet fresh.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
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Meaning: Don’t serve saucy chicken wings at a party with an all-white dress code, or a steak that needs to be cut if not everyone can sit down at a dining table.—
Nhu Khue Ngo,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Isa Briones, who plays the cocky intern Dr. Trinity Santos, remembers Wyle’s note as a kind of challenge.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stoic and brash, the audience learns Staten is still reeling from immense loss.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the moment, Sherlock needs someone gutsy and brash like Amelia, because he’s been more or less sidelined since his best friend Dr. Watson and his landlady Mrs. Hudson were kidnapped.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Brassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brassy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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