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   bril·liance

   /ˈbrilyəns/

   noun

   • 1. intense brightness of light: "the nights were dark, lit only by the brilliance of Aegean stars" Similar brightnessvividnessintensitysparkleflashflashingglitterglitteringglowblazebeamdazzleluminositylusterradianceresplendencerare:effulgencerefulgenceOpposite darknessgloom
   • ▪ vividness of color. Similar brightnessvividnessintensitysparkleflashflashingglitterglitteringglowblazebeamdazzleluminositylusterradianceresplendencerare:effulgencerefulgenceOpposite darknessgloom
   • ▪ exceptional talent or intelligence: "he's played the stock market with great brilliance" Similar geniusprowessmasteryskilltalentabilityartistryexpertiseadeptnessaptitudeskillfulnessvirtuosityflairfinessepanachedeftnessexcellencepowergreatnessdistinctionintelligenceclevernesswisdomsagacityintellectwitOpposite stupidity

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brillianceBrilliance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 15, 2016 · Brilliance is the quality or state of being brilliant, such as bright, dazzling, or luminous. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for brilliance.

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   Brilliance is a noun form of the adjective brilliant, which commonly means extremely intelligent but can also mean outstanding, exceptional, or magnificent, as in a brilliant performance. These senses of brilliant are based on its more general meaning—shining brightly or sparkling.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRILLIANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Brilliance means great skill or intelligence, or great brightness of light or colour. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › brillianceBrilliance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Brilliance is a quality of being intensely bright or vivid. City dwellers might be surprised at the brilliance of the stars in the night sky the first time they go camping in the mountains.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRILLIANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Brilliance means great skill or intelligence, or great brightness of light or color. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › brillianceBrilliance - definition of brilliance by The Free Dictionary

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   Brilliance is the state or quality of being brilliant, as in extreme brightness, exceptional clarity of intellect or invention, or splendor. Find more meanings, translations, and examples of brilliance in this comprehensive online dictionary.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRILLIANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Brilliance means great brightness, radiance, or exceptional talent. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as physics, sports, or art, with synonyms and antonyms.