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brilliance

[bril-yuhns] / ˈbrɪl jəns /




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He is cunning, not intelligent — something he unwittingly proves every time he claims that passing a basic mental competency test shows his brilliance.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026

"Excellence and brilliance often lead to wider recognition, but those who gain recognition without real ability may eventually run into trouble," it read.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Noguchi extended the same spirit of innovation and aesthetic brilliance to his playgrounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

But the brilliance defeated him: there it was inside his eyes, twisting and scintillating like a...

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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