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as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the brilliance of the flash from the camera was so intense that I was blinded for a moment afterwards
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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the brilliance of the palace is really quite staggering
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Recent Examples of brilliance
You’re known for your brilliance and hyper-logical mind, but your nervous system is screaming right now.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
—Juliet Izon, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
And then there is the tranquil, timeless brilliance hiding at the very tip of the French Riviera’s most exclusive peninsula, Cap-Ferrat.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The second was indisputable brilliance.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
—Juliet Izon, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
And then there is the tranquil, timeless brilliance hiding at the very tip of the French Riviera’s most exclusive peninsula, Cap-Ferrat.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The second was indisputable brilliance.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brilliance
Noun
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The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, though, no words can truly do justice to the majesty of their play.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Adjusting the phase of light can unintentionally change its brightness, potentially affecting security.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Add the lime juice just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Long Good Friday (1980) Morals and ethics are at the heart of this British crime classic, which follows Harold Shand (Bob Hoskins), a prideful London gangster with lofty ambitions to restore England to its former glory.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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My favorite thing is seeing the more obscure soccer countries earn their moment of glory against the game’s giants.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Here, Elliott Gould brings a deft touch to his hang-dog detective Philip Marlowe, moving with a lightness that's hard to pin down but is undeniably comic.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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There is a remarkable lightness to Tuchel, a candour and directness.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Bespoke millwork adds instant architectural elegance, like in this luxurious bathroom by Harper Harris Design.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Just off Bamberg’s lively, strollable core is Hotel Villa Geyersworth, a four‑star, 40‑key property blending modern comfort with quiet old‑town elegance and well‑kept gardens.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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This quiet movie still packs a mighty punch—a timeless lesson in the power of empathy and nobility to melt seemingly insurmountable differences.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brilliance. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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