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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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. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 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 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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