brilliant

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Doncic’s brilliant March unified the team behind his most valuable player push, his thrilling shot-making and even his smiling dunk against Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a season where it seems like Premier League football has had a bit of a throwback with its focus on physicality, Arsenal's Gabriel has been brilliant at both ends of the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

To be a part of that chapter of her brilliant career is a real blessing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The brilliant three-quarters-of-the-court pass was chucked by future Hall of Famer Grant Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“The thing I can’t figure out is how she was able to do it. Make you, I mean. On her own. She was brilliant, but this is beyond. You are...well...you’re remarkable.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste