brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

Examples of brilliance in a Sentence

The professor was known for his brilliance. the brilliance of a diamond
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025 Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance. Jessica Diner, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 Assigning the responsibility of the current blight to their brilliance is about as inappropriate as blaming. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 When a quartet of the greatest songwriters will speak publicly about your brilliance that says it all. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for brilliance 

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brilliance was in 1748

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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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brilliance

noun
bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

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