Brilliance
noun
The quality of being very bright or glittering.
Her diamond ring had an extraordinary brilliance.
Often appears as...
- radiant brilliance
- extraordinary brilliance
noun
Exceptional ability or talent.
She was impressed by the young man's intellectual brilliance.
Often appears as...
- intellectual brilliance
- artist's brilliance
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Approving
noun
The quality of being exceptionally clear or vivid.
The brilliance of the colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
Often appears as...
- color brilliance
- brilliance of light
noun
The quality of being very bright or glittering.
Her diamond ring had an extraordinary brilliance.
Often appears as...
- radiant brilliance
- extraordinary brilliance
noun
Exceptional ability or talent.
She was impressed by the young man's intellectual brilliance.
Often appears as...
- intellectual brilliance
- artist's brilliance
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The quality of being exceptionally clear or vivid.
The brilliance of the colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
Often appears as...
- color brilliance
- brilliance of light
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Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Used to describe objects or surroundings that stand out and catch the eye due to their light.
The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the entire hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Shine
Often utilized metaphorically to express a stand-out feature or quality.
Her ideas have a special brilliance that captivated everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Exquisite Detail
Highlights the superior quality of something, especially in craftsmanship.
The brilliance of the sculpture's detail was unmatched.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Used to describe objects or surroundings that stand out and catch the eye due to their light.
The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the entire hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Shine
Often utilized metaphorically to express a stand-out feature or quality.
Her ideas have a special brilliance that captivated everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Exquisite Detail
Highlights the superior quality of something, especially in craftsmanship.
The brilliance of the sculpture's detail was unmatched.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Used to describe objects or surroundings that stand out and catch the eye due to their light.
The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the entire hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Shine
Often utilized metaphorically to express a stand-out feature or quality.
Her ideas have a special brilliance that captivated everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Exquisite Detail
Highlights the superior quality of something, especially in craftsmanship.
The brilliance of the sculpture's detail was unmatched.
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The moral roots of...
stop stop with this struggle uh uh for and against no absolutely not i'm not saying that this is an amazing group of people who are doing so much using so much of their of their talent their brilliance their energy their money to make the world a better place to fight to fight wrongs uh to solve
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Jonathan Haidt: The...
stop with the struggle of for and against? No, absolutely not. I'm not saying that. This is an amazing group of people who are doing so much, using so much of their talent, their brilliance, their energy, their money, to make the world a better place, to fight wrongs, to solve problems.
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The exceptional life of...
Striking clocks had already been around for hundreds of years, but Banneker's may have been the first created in America, and it drew fascinated visitors from across the country. In a show of his brilliance, the clock continued to chime for the rest of Banneker's life.
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How Boredom Can Lead to...
that comes with deeper thinking, take a break, stare out the window and know that by doing nothing you are actually being your most productive and creative self. It might feel weird and uncomfortable at first, but boredom truly can lead to brilliance.
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What is your entrepreneur...
of myers-briggs of entrepreneurship or what we call e now in this test we ask a series of trade-off questions is your success driven more by your brilliance or your boldness your passion or people skills and in each case you see there's
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
and to his daughters, I thought I must change it. I used to appreciate the intelligence and the brilliance of my daughter. I encouraged her to sit with me when my friends used to come.
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Wolf Hunting Tactics PIPE...
to follow some gray wolves and observe them deadly brilliance of the they have learned to cooperate plunging their prey with many acting's one pack this mother
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Wolf Hunting Tactics PIPE...
to follow some gray wolves and observe the deadly brilliance of the pack they had learned to cooperate hunting their prey with many acting as one pack this
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I survived a terrorist...
I believe the potential for widespread positive change is absolutely enormous because I know what we're capable of. I know the brilliance of humanity.
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Barry Schwartz: Our loss...
At TED, brilliance is rampant. It's scary. The good news is you don't need to be brilliant to be wise.
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The moral roots of...
stop stop with this struggle uh uh for and against no absolutely not i'm not saying that this is an amazing group of people who are doing so much using so much of their of their talent their brilliance their energy their money to make the world a better place to fight to fight wrongs uh to solve
Video examples
Jonathan Haidt: The...
stop with the struggle of for and against? No, absolutely not. I'm not saying that. This is an amazing group of people who are doing so much, using so much of their talent, their brilliance, their energy, their money, to make the world a better place, to fight wrongs, to solve problems.
Video examples
The exceptional life of...
Striking clocks had already been around for hundreds of years, but Banneker's may have been the first created in America, and it drew fascinated visitors from across the country. In a show of his brilliance, the clock continued to chime for the rest of Banneker's life.
Video examples
How Boredom Can Lead to...
that comes with deeper thinking, take a break, stare out the window and know that by doing nothing you are actually being your most productive and creative self. It might feel weird and uncomfortable at first, but boredom truly can lead to brilliance.
Video examples
What is your entrepreneur...
of myers-briggs of entrepreneurship or what we call e now in this test we ask a series of trade-off questions is your success driven more by your brilliance or your boldness your passion or people skills and in each case you see there's
Video examples
My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
and to his daughters, I thought I must change it. I used to appreciate the intelligence and the brilliance of my daughter. I encouraged her to sit with me when my friends used to come.
Video examples
Wolf Hunting Tactics PIPE...
to follow some gray wolves and observe them deadly brilliance of the they have learned to cooperate plunging their prey with many acting's one pack this mother
Video examples
Wolf Hunting Tactics PIPE...
to follow some gray wolves and observe the deadly brilliance of the pack they had learned to cooperate hunting their prey with many acting as one pack this
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I survived a terrorist...
I believe the potential for widespread positive change is absolutely enormous because I know what we're capable of. I know the brilliance of humanity.
Video examples
Barry Schwartz: Our loss...
At TED, brilliance is rampant. It's scary. The good news is you don't need to be brilliant to be wise.
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Tituss Burgess
American Actor
Here's what I'm going to say about that: my personal thought about the brilliance of 'Peeno Noir' as proven by the fans' appreciation is that, when watched back, what makes it so exciting is the random locations and the random costume changes and the multiple shots that we've done all over the city.
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Jane Hawking
English Author
The gas man came one day, and he said, 'What does your husband do?' so I told him, and he said, 'What's the use of that?' He had a point, but on the other hand, I firmly believed in Stephen and his brilliance. I encouraged him to popularise his science just because the gas man had been so insulting.
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Salma Hayek
Mexican Actress
I realize now that I've hoped to be great - as an actress, as a mother - because I want to embody the greatness of women who didn't get to be all they could have been. Their dignity, their courage, and their brilliance make me strive to be better. They're a part of me.
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Steve Albini
American Musician
If I'm working as an engineer for another band, the responsibility for brilliance pretty much rests on their shoulders. I think I'm pretty good, but I'm not good enough to turn a trout into a sausage, or the other way around.
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Mohanlal
Indian Actor
In most films, when we act, we don't see such meanings in what we do. Rather, we don't realise it. Only when we see it as a continuous film later on do we realise such deep meanings. That is the brilliance of the director.
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Walter Pater
English Critic
Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening.
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Jacqueline Woodson
American Writer
If someone has something they're really passionate about, that's their brilliance, and my big question is how do we grow that passion/brilliance and/or help them grow.
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Cyril Cusack
Irish Actor
One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.
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John Hockenberry
American Journalist
Design is the courage and brilliance to cover an original and make it different.
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Sasha Velour
American Entertainer
Drag is about asserting your power and your brilliance and your importance.
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Tituss Burgess
American Actor
Here's what I'm going to say about that: my personal thought about the brilliance of 'Peeno Noir' as proven by the fans' appreciation is that, when watched back, what makes it so exciting is the random locations and the random costume changes and the multiple shots that we've done all over the city.
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Jane Hawking
English Author
The gas man came one day, and he said, 'What does your husband do?' so I told him, and he said, 'What's the use of that?' He had a point, but on the other hand, I firmly believed in Stephen and his brilliance. I encouraged him to popularise his science just because the gas man had been so insulting.
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Salma Hayek
Mexican Actress
I realize now that I've hoped to be great - as an actress, as a mother - because I want to embody the greatness of women who didn't get to be all they could have been. Their dignity, their courage, and their brilliance make me strive to be better. They're a part of me.
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Steve Albini
American Musician
If I'm working as an engineer for another band, the responsibility for brilliance pretty much rests on their shoulders. I think I'm pretty good, but I'm not good enough to turn a trout into a sausage, or the other way around.
Quote examples
Mohanlal
Indian Actor
In most films, when we act, we don't see such meanings in what we do. Rather, we don't realise it. Only when we see it as a continuous film later on do we realise such deep meanings. That is the brilliance of the director.
Quote examples
Walter Pater
English Critic
Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening.
Quote examples
Jacqueline Woodson
American Writer
If someone has something they're really passionate about, that's their brilliance, and my big question is how do we grow that passion/brilliance and/or help them grow.
Quote examples
Cyril Cusack
Irish Actor
One's performance is often heightened by the brilliance and generosity of other actors.
Quote examples
John Hockenberry
American Journalist
Design is the courage and brilliance to cover an original and make it different.
Quote examples
Sasha Velour
American Entertainer
Drag is about asserting your power and your brilliance and your importance.
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