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as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the diamond necklace sparkled brilliantly
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as in brightly
in a manner that is colorful and tends to arouse gaiety
a chorus of brilliantly costumed Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of brilliantly
The Modern Wing is illuminated in stunning natural light that brilliantly showcases its contemporary works.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Her skill in creating delicate wares is brilliantly paired with her painting skills.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
These gorgeous emeralds on Angelina Jolie inspired a wave of similar styles and started a jewelry trend towards wearing bright, brilliantly colored stones.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Personal and team success would come together brilliantly again this season for a dominant Garcia, the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Boys Wrestler of the Year.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The other was the dance class itself, brilliantly played by Harbour and the crew of hype children.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Sherlock is an effortless update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seminal detective novels, one that’s brilliantly modernized while retaining all of the source material’s classical charms.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Mahtomedi responded brilliantly, controlling play for the remainder of the period.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The Salesman was a story about a woman attacked as a metaphor for a blindsided country, the director brilliantly re-appropriating the ultimate American drama Death of a Salesman to make the point.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Her skill in creating delicate wares is brilliantly paired with her painting skills.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
These gorgeous emeralds on Angelina Jolie inspired a wave of similar styles and started a jewelry trend towards wearing bright, brilliantly colored stones.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Personal and team success would come together brilliantly again this season for a dominant Garcia, the 2025-26 Beacon-News/Courier-News Boys Wrestler of the Year.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The other was the dance class itself, brilliantly played by Harbour and the crew of hype children.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Sherlock is an effortless update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seminal detective novels, one that’s brilliantly modernized while retaining all of the source material’s classical charms.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Mahtomedi responded brilliantly, controlling play for the remainder of the period.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The Salesman was a story about a woman attacked as a metaphor for a blindsided country, the director brilliantly re-appropriating the ultimate American drama Death of a Salesman to make the point.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brilliantly
Adverb
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The yellows are like the palo verde trees that bloom brightly in the streets.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The dazzlingly witty and erudite script, by Robert Kaplow, is nominated for Best Original Screenplay; Hawke, who is rightly nominated for Best Actor, delivers one of his richest and most surprising performances.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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Returning after dark, the illuminated GoldenTemple dazzlingly reflected on the adjacent sacred pool.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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And the patchwork style of Brij Sadanah’s direction enhances the colorfully over-the-top story, which recasts Wuthering Heights as a sensationalistic revenge drama.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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For a good chunk of this century, however, he has become known mostly for his lush and colorfully vivid covers for Marvel.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Brilliantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brilliantly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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