brassy

Example Sentences

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She was joined in the top 10 by another U.K. singer, Raye, who favors swank Sixties outfits and has a brassy hit called “Where Is My Husband!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The star, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was competing with himself for song and record of the year, as the brassy “Baile Inolvidable” and the mournful “DTMF” were nominated in both categories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Talve’s score bobs and weaves accordingly, from big brassy horror to eerie synths to world percussion and a custom-made plastic flute.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

Like a brassy classic dame, she says exactly what she means.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Her voice was bold and roughened by weather, but it still retained a brassy shine.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee