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Brilliance

//ˈbɹɪljən(t)s// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light). uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand wordnet
  3. 3
    The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted wordnet
  5. 5
    Magnificence; resplendence. British, uncountable, usually

    "What brilliance it took from Harry Kane to control the cross and place the ball into the top corner."

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  1. 6
    unusual mental ability wordnet

Etymology

From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.

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