Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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In my opinion, Eddie should have been nominated for his incredible comic achievement in The Nutty Professor remake, though comedy is rarely recognized by Academy voters, as with Jerry Lewis’ different kind of brilliance in the original movie.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Success in our business rarely comes from a single moment of brilliance.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
His brilliance cannot be ignored, and modern stars have recognized as much, including Durant.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Steve Kerr compared the win to the Warriors’ heyday as champions, as Curry’s offensive brilliance, Green’s shutdown defense and some timely shooting from Al Horford took Golden State over the top.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Success in our business rarely comes from a single moment of brilliance.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
His brilliance cannot be ignored, and modern stars have recognized as much, including Durant.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Steve Kerr compared the win to the Warriors’ heyday as champions, as Curry’s offensive brilliance, Green’s shutdown defense and some timely shooting from Al Horford took Golden State over the top.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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