as in bold
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
But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Her character, which the actress says was written in the ‘60s, could be played as a brassy caricature of a woman wronged by the world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
There was that very bold and brassy Madonna who climbed the ladder of success.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
On the third day of the summit, participants were led on a tour of Brightline’s Orlando maintenance facility by Tom Rutkowski, the company’s vice president and chief mechanical officer, a former general superintendent for New Jersey Transit, and a charming, brassy host.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Her character, which the actress says was written in the ‘60s, could be played as a brassy caricature of a woman wronged by the world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
There was that very bold and brassy Madonna who climbed the ladder of success.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
On the third day of the summit, participants were led on a tour of Brightline’s Orlando maintenance facility by Tom Rutkowski, the company’s vice president and chief mechanical officer, a former general superintendent for New Jersey Transit, and a charming, brassy host.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brassy
Adjective
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Stucco, gold leaf, and frescoes now decorate them; some details are delicate, and others are bold.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Reds have been a pleasant surprise in the Eastern Conference of MLS and are comfortably in the mix of top east teams, standings wise.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flavor-wise, both the Molten Lava Cake and Strawberry Burst were pleasant, but less singularly memorable than the Cinnamon Caramel Pop-Tart.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But getting sassy with an umpire isn’t an indictment of one’s character, and this is supposed to be lighthearted.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This might be the sassiest bob of the year.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What follows below are six of the most brazen art heists ever pulled off, from the crime that accidentally made The Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world to the Romanian kitchen where a Picasso may have gone up in smoke.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dutch authorities on Thursday showed off a recovered priceless gold 2,500-year-old helmet from Romania that was stolen last year during a brazen heist in the Netherlands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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With new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack at the helm, the group continues to advance the legacy of African American culture while moving us all forward through fresh artistic heights.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In their dining room off H Street NE, Sundas served burrata in saucy lentils and saag paneer lasagna set in fortifying curry.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of them had a cocky attitude, even after their fathers were killed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The final movement starts off with a timpani riff, which triggers a cocky dance that invokes Peterson’s high-speed fingers, shooting off at Road Runner pace.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani has once wisely again overruled Candidate Mamdani, reversing a brash and reckless campaign promise with the sober reality of governing, this one on the CityFHEPS housing voucher program.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Brassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brassy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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