Examples of brilliance in a Sentence
The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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His was an innings of belligerent brilliance.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Of course, the Longhorns derived some of their success from Manning’s individual brilliance.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
This is an ideal time to reflect on the brilliance, resilience and outstanding achievements of trailblazers like Mara Brock Akil to Angel Reese to Ursula Burns, to be reminded of what is possible.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
Other people’s brilliance really is the worst.
—Stat Staff, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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