Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Approaching the playoffs, the Lakers (49-26) are one of the hottest teams in the league, powered by Doncic’s brilliance.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Sanders showed flashes of brilliance in his starts to close out their season, starting seven games and going 3-4 in those outings.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The attack has show moments of brilliance, with star striker Dejan Joveljic getting a call-up to the Serbian national team after scoring three goals so far.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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