Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Taken together, these triumphal and tragic elements constitute the ingredients for an epic historical narrative that defies all moralistic categories, a story rooted in the coexistence of grandeur and failure, brilliance and blindness, grace and sin.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Thank you all for filling my days with laughter, brilliance and purpose.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Hudson continues to inspire with her extraordinary talent and authenticity; Salli Richardson-Whitfield has evolved into one of the most dynamic directors and executive producers working in television today; and Damson Idris embodies the brilliance and promise of a new generation.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, when listening to their music, there’s a sense of being overpowered by their immense talent and the brilliance of their songs and voice.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Thank you all for filling my days with laughter, brilliance and purpose.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Hudson continues to inspire with her extraordinary talent and authenticity; Salli Richardson-Whitfield has evolved into one of the most dynamic directors and executive producers working in television today; and Damson Idris embodies the brilliance and promise of a new generation.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Also, when listening to their music, there’s a sense of being overpowered by their immense talent and the brilliance of their songs and voice.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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