brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: 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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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 And Venus will shine at nearly the same brilliance for a number of mornings to come. Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2025 The highlight of the match, at least the most athletic, came in the second half: with United pressing for an equalizer, Micky Van de Ven flashed a moment of brilliance. David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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brilliance

noun
bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

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