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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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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
With their creative midfield pulling the strings and a resurgent front line, the Catalans have shown flashes of brilliance.
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Hart’s previous flashes of brilliance from deep — like his 51.9% clip in the second half of the 2022-23 season after joining the Knicks — came in small sample sizes.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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