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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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required. Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Some of the planets — like Venus, Jupiter and Mars — were relatively easy to spot because of their great brilliance. Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025 But the truth is, many institutions aren’t built to recognize our full brilliance. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brilliance

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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 3 Apr. 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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