Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Shot across sweeping locations with Lion TV’s trademark epic-toned storytelling, All3Media notes, the series depicts Ghassan’s cultural brilliance and sudden disappearance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Violence statistics and vacant housing reports often eclipse stories of resilience and brilliance.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
There was a nail-biting overtime win, blowout victories both home and away, and moments of individual brilliance.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Shot across sweeping locations with Lion TV’s trademark epic-toned storytelling, All3Media notes, the series depicts Ghassan’s cultural brilliance and sudden disappearance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Violence statistics and vacant housing reports often eclipse stories of resilience and brilliance.
—Alvin C. Hathaway Sr, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
There was a nail-biting overtime win, blowout victories both home and away, and moments of individual brilliance.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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