brilliant

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During one orbit, Anders captured Earth's brilliant blue hue standing out against the vast darkness of space and accentuated by the desolate, grey lunar horizon in the foreground.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"I think Sale have got a brilliant squad so hopefully I can add to that and we'll see what we can do next year."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“From a margin basis, it’s probably not the most brilliant thing in the world,” Haywood said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“With no expense spared, this property boasts luxury quality construction, with grand scale and volume throughout, flooded with fresh air and brilliant Southern California sunlight,” the description stated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“And with you securing her daughter here with us, well, that was a brilliant move,” Aunt Kitty said, like we were playing a game of chess and I’d just taken the queen.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan