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as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the brilliance of the flash from the camera was so intense that I was blinded for a moment afterwards
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as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale
the brilliance of the palace is really quite staggering
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Recent Examples of brilliance
Her artistic accomplishments will forever bring humor, light, and love for generations to come, and her brilliance and generosity of spirit touched everyone around her.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
If anything, O’Hara’s brilliance came from her ability to unearth the oddball in anybody.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
That said, Rubén Blades’ Fotografías could just as easily take the Grammy with its timeless salsa brilliance.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
When Brady left the Patriots and won a Super Bowl in Tampa, at age 43, Belichick’s brilliance took a hit.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brilliance
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
If anything, O’Hara’s brilliance came from her ability to unearth the oddball in anybody.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
That said, Rubén Blades’ Fotografías could just as easily take the Grammy with its timeless salsa brilliance.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
When Brady left the Patriots and won a Super Bowl in Tampa, at age 43, Belichick’s brilliance took a hit.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brilliance
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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There’s a majesty to the way Hughes plays the game.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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But, until recently, hotels and the dining scene—especially après—were not reflective of the resort’s alpine majesty.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fresh ginger is optional but adds subtle warmth and brightness, especially nice in soups and simple rice dishes.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Why book Because the glory days of summer camp need not be confined to childhood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harold Lloyd is the title rookie who gets to Tate University looking for football glory and maybe a girlfriend, too, and quickly becomes the resident tackling dummy in a template for sports and college comedies that followed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Blazy’s Chanel was a story of lightness that began with transparent silk mousseline pieces and flourished into dresses and suits and dresses ornamented with layers of feathers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.—
Keumars Afifi-Sabet,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kate Middleton incorporated daytime elegance into her royal wardrobe with a look by Edeline Lee on Thursday in London alongside Prince William.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Despite opening in 2015, this hotel has a timeless elegance that feels like a particularly luxurious stop on San Antonio's annual parade of homes tour.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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But even setting aside the continued sartorial magnificence of Alan Cumming and his stylish sidekick, The Traitors’s entertainment value as a social experiment keeps on rising.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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The magnificence of mesquite is on full display.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sophie is wearing the dress of nobility.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other camellia species were noted and grown for their flowers gracing gardens of temples and nobility.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brilliance. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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