brilliance

noun

bril·liance ˈbril-yən(t)s

Synonyms of brilliance

: the quality or state of being brilliant

Examples of brilliance in a Sentence

The professor was known for his brilliance. the brilliance of a diamond

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These unassuming nude nails reveal their true brilliance under sunlight. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Volatile, quarrelsome, dogmatic, and sure of his own brilliance, Reinhold outraged patrons, amassed huge debts, and turned his eldest son into an exhausted workhorse. — Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Even with Messi’s ongoing brilliance, Brazilians still consider Pele the greatest soccer player of all time. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brilliance

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brilliance was in 1748

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brilliance

noun

bril·liance ˈbril-yən(t)s

: the quality or state of being brilliant

brilliance

noun

Synonyms of brilliance

Examples of brilliance in a Sentence

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