Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Liverpool were competitive in the first half, and perhaps unfortunate to see Virgil van Dijk’s equaliser ruled out for interference from an offside position, but City pressed home their advantage through the brilliance of left-winger Jeremy Doku.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But this song has technical brilliance.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The Patriots ride a six-game winning streak into Tampa, where Maye will look to add to his 2025 brilliance — tossing 17 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Liverpool were competitive in the first half, and perhaps unfortunate to see Virgil van Dijk’s equaliser ruled out for interference from an offside position, but City pressed home their advantage through the brilliance of left-winger Jeremy Doku.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But this song has technical brilliance.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The Patriots ride a six-game winning streak into Tampa, where Maye will look to add to his 2025 brilliance — tossing 17 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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