brassbound

adjective

ˈbras-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce brassbound (audio)
Definition of brassboundnext
1
as in rigorous
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards a person of brassbound honesty

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2
as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the brassbound military leadership had failed to realize that this time the nation was fighting a different kind of war

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3
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness some brassbound upstart who thought that he could waltz in here and start issuing orders

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  1. rigorous
  2. traditional
  3. wise
  4. strict
  5. conservative
  6. fresh
  7. rigid
  8. orthodox
Adjective
  • Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Health experts recommend rigorous hygiene practices like washing your hands during this time to minimize the spread.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigorous
Adjective
  • Consider these: • Could faceless YouTube creators become the next wave of entrepreneurs, bypassing traditional dropshipping and SEO for video-first engagement?
    Dan Gardner, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This will change the landscape of sports consumption and cause consternation for the traditional linear powers given its financial might.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • Find someone who can be a sounding board and wise adviser with high mutual trust.
    Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In one version of the manuscript, Anna’s father is a wise werewolf.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • The opinion was historic and sent shock waves throughout Washington, D.C., where law firms specializing in campaign finance had long advised their political clients that coordination between campaigns and PACs was a strict prohibition.
    Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
  • If the court agrees that the law survives strict scrutiny, TikTok could still be facing an abrupt shutdown in January.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of strict
Adjective
  • The Supreme Court's conservative majority has historically been highly deferential to the government's position on matters of national security, but the justices are also likely to be cautious about a precedent-setting decision that could silence a wildly popular communication tool.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The sentiment was echoed by former Fox host and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The big picture: Four of the biggest blazes remained zero percent contained during low relative humidity and high winds that were beginning to weaken on Wednesday evening, though fresh spot fires ignited and a new blaze in the Hollywood Hills prompted fresh mandatory evacuation orders.
    Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Let go of rigid expectations and instead embrace the magic of just being yourself and going with the flow.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • However, adults often stop asking as much, constrained by fear of judgment, rigid workplace expectations, or prioritization of efficiency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of orthodox
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