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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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How much control, how much brilliance, how much money?
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Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The spoils of brilliance often include a certain license to bad behavior.
—Kara Panzer, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
That’s because most news journalists don’t understand enough about total solar eclipses to convey their rarity and brilliance.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Beyond their optical brilliance, Piccioli’s designs are distinguished by a sort of luminance of purpose.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda’s distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
Not after a decade of brilliance, not after a career’s worth of memories.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
The brilliance of the movie also lies in how its lead costume designer showcased the style of the early ‘90s.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Miranda July’s second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The spoils of brilliance often include a certain license to bad behavior.
—Kara Panzer, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
That’s because most news journalists don’t understand enough about total solar eclipses to convey their rarity and brilliance.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Beyond their optical brilliance, Piccioli’s designs are distinguished by a sort of luminance of purpose.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda’s distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
Not after a decade of brilliance, not after a career’s worth of memories.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
The brilliance of the movie also lies in how its lead costume designer showcased the style of the early ‘90s.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Miranda July’s second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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