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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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Unfortunately, none of the Mid-Day Mouth’s colleagues publicly recognized the brilliance of their interviewing skills.
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Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
But nobody sets the tempo, orchestrates and measures the brilliance of Hansi Flick’s team more than Pedri, who signed a contract extension until 2030 last week.
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Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
For those eager to get a sneak peek of the exhibition, a press preview will be held on Friday, May 3, from 8 to 10 a.m. Media representatives and members of the public are encouraged to attend and experience the artistic brilliance firsthand.
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Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
That might seem like a daunting premise, but the brilliance of Clean Slate lies in its format.
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James Factora, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1748, in the meaning defined above
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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