brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

Examples of brilliance in a Sentence

The professor was known for his brilliance. the brilliance of a diamond
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Exactly in that single sentence, all of Matt's brilliance tied up into this one thing. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The duo propelled the decor into the ’50s and ’60s, celebrating the brilliance of Italian masters Giò Ponti, Nanda Vigo, Gae Aulenti and Osvaldo Borsani. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 Expect moments of clarity and flashes of brilliance to illuminate your path. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025 Al Hilal did just about enough against Pachuca to ensure that PIF’s on-pitch presence at the Club World Cup will go on, thanks, fittingly, to a moment of brilliance from Al-Dawsari, their captain and the homegrown symbol of Saudi football. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for brilliance

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brilliance was in 1748

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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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brilliance

noun
bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

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