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Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Word History
First Known Use
1748, in the meaning defined above
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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