as in jewels
a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament
the diamond cutter set out an array of brilliants to show the various ways the diamond could be cut
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Recent Examples of brilliants
The first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brilliants
Noun
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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These billion-dollar satellites, the crown jewels of missile defense, can spot the bright heat from a missile launch almost instantly.—
Aaron Brynildson,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Royals outfielders have turned in multiple web gems at Kauffman Stadium, but one exciting baseball play has been in short supply over the past decade.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Each hill and cave in Cambodia’s rocky karst landscape –– a term for a landscape created when rocks break down, forming large cave springs, sinking streams and sinkholes –– is isolated from the others.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Brilliants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brilliants. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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