brilliant
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Now, I hear it simply as a brilliant piece of music and I end up in the same happy place where so many other listeners reside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Millions of readers bought Hawking’s 1988 book, “A Brief History of Time,” eager to learn from the brilliant physicist, who had first gained prominence studying singularities and black holes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Mr. Musk, you are a brilliant man," said OpenAI's lawyer William Savitt, as he doubled down on his attacks, disguised with a show of courtesy.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"Shows can be brilliant and not necessarily find that audience, particularly comedy," he added.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
In the stormy light, the trees were a brilliant green.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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