Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
As surveillance expert Harry Caul, Hackman managed to convey all of the character’s paranoia, brilliance and utter isolation with little dialogue.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Uhura’s confident brilliance and sharp wit are in perfect hands here, but the new timeline also shows a new side to the character in her romantic relationship with Spock (Zachary Quinto).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
As surveillance expert Harry Caul, Hackman managed to convey all of the character’s paranoia, brilliance and utter isolation with little dialogue.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Uhura’s confident brilliance and sharp wit are in perfect hands here, but the new timeline also shows a new side to the character in her romantic relationship with Spock (Zachary Quinto).
—Megan Vick, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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