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The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Less about model brilliance, more about system design.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Against average or below-average defenses, Rodgers was typically good, sometimes even showing flashes of his old brilliance.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
My mind was blown by the brilliance of the tracking.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Less about model brilliance, more about system design.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Against average or below-average defenses, Rodgers was typically good, sometimes even showing flashes of his old brilliance.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
My mind was blown by the brilliance of the tracking.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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