Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Perhaps not even his cautious approach can shackle the brilliance of this squad.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
On a stage in front of hundreds of cricket fans hanging on his every word and in a sit-down interview with the Bay Area News Group, Ashwin mentioned the region’s technological brilliance as a key selling point.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness.
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Marty Steinberg,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
His individual brilliance translated to team success, as Manchester City won a continental treble (victories in the Premier League championship; the Football Association (FA) Cup, England’s annual knockout tournament; and the Champions League) for the first time.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
On a stage in front of hundreds of cricket fans hanging on his every word and in a sit-down interview with the Bay Area News Group, Ashwin mentioned the region’s technological brilliance as a key selling point.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness.
—
Marty Steinberg,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brilliance
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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