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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
His brilliance lies in animating millions to tune out critical thinking and follow his lead in promoting xenophobia, bigotry and resentment.
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Protecting them against light — even the brilliance reflected off snow — is important for everyone.
—Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Years of experience later, the depths of Rachmaninoff’s nuanced brilliance and demanding musicianship is ready for Felder.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Protecting them against light — even the brilliance reflected off snow — is important for everyone.
—Margaret Maynard, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Years of experience later, the depths of Rachmaninoff’s nuanced brilliance and demanding musicianship is ready for Felder.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brilliance
Noun
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
Noun
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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What's more, millions of spectators in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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When to watch Venus at its brightest The second planet from the sun will be at its brightest near Valentine’s Day in 2025, the Almanac said. Stargazers can glimpse Venus at its greatest brightness on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Venus will be near its maximum brightness, while the moon is both in its waxing crescent phase and at its monthly 'perigee'—its closest approach to Earth—10,500 miles nearer than average at 228,000 miles.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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And Monday brought confirmation that their pursuit of glory on those four fronts will be conducted without an injection of new talent during the winter window as all the late business was conducted elsewhere.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Anticipation is high whether Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be seen around the French Quarter this week looking for a glory hole.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The dancers highlighted the garments’ opulent textures, crisp lines, and relaxed, airy silhouettes through movement, reaffirming the new collection’s embrace of lightness intertwined with impeccable craftsmanship.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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This Cognac is rich with fruit notes, but there’s a lightness to it and just enough tannin to temper the sweetness without drying it out.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My robes and caftans from the brand are among my most treasured pieces with their unstudied, easy elegance.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Expect the evening to bring all the elegance and star power of Oscars weekend, while staying unapologetically focused on Black women’s narratives and contributions.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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Fresh of the opening of their exhibition Du Coeur à la Main—which traces the magnificence of 10 years of their Alta Moda creations in the salons of the Grand Palais —Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce staged a défilé on the eve of couture week in Paris.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the story has been all season, the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the NFC Championship on the back of Saquon Barkley's magnificence carrying the football on Sunday.—
Sean Treppedi,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The clearest act of nobility among the crop of pardons that have been handed out came not from a leader but a 71-year-old retired drug and alcohol counselor from Boise, Idaho.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though a standard for the style set, the sleek option doubles as a wedding hairstyle fit for English nobility. 26.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brilliance. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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