brilliance
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First under Zinedine Zidane, then Carlo Ancelotti, individual brilliance and an innate belief that they would prevail, no matter the odds, saw them overcome often more cohesive opposition.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It was played in celebration of the brilliance of Rio Ngumoha.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful people have whined a lot in recent years about traditional media not being properly understanding of their companies’ brilliance and benevolence.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
“I wanted a group that centered her experience, brilliance and power as a young girl of color,” said Rivera-Amador, who has a master’s degree in ethnic studies from UC San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
She wore it, and—to the dismay of goldsmiths—spawned a fashion for human-hair jewelry, though none of the imitations could compare with the original in brilliance.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing brilliance
Brown Girl Dreaming
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ance, -ence
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