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The professor was known for his brilliance.
the brilliance of a diamond
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Scottish intellectuals such as David Hume, Adam Smith, Francis Hutcheson, Adam Ferguson, John Millar and Lord Kames matched if not exceeded the American Founders in brilliance and creativity.
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Gordon S. Wood, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Russell pulled out a moment of brilliance, using the outside of his left foot to send a pass right behind the Austin back line and into Afrifa’s path for an easy tap-in.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2024
Over two decadent days of shorefront dining, a hammam ritual, and even rubbing shoulders with a celeb or two, the Mandarin rendered me a Turkish delight in human form: proof positive of Mandarin-caliber hospitality brilliance.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Working with human actors brings a richness of spontaneity and unplanned brilliance.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
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Gordon S. Wood, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Russell pulled out a moment of brilliance, using the outside of his left foot to send a pass right behind the Austin back line and into Afrifa’s path for an easy tap-in.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2024
Over two decadent days of shorefront dining, a hammam ritual, and even rubbing shoulders with a celeb or two, the Mandarin rendered me a Turkish delight in human form: proof positive of Mandarin-caliber hospitality brilliance.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
Working with human actors brings a richness of spontaneity and unplanned brilliance.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
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“Brilliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brilliance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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brilliance
noun
bril·liance
ˈbril-yən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being brilliant
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