brilliancy

Example Sentences

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But Pollock claimed the event’s brilliancy prize in an upset of Austrian star Max Weiss, who would tie for first in the event.

From Washington Times

Like many of Capablanca’s best wins, there’s no spectacular brilliancy here, but a world-class opponent is still rendered helpless in less than 30 moves.

From Washington Times

The British magazine Chess relaxed its stiff upper lip, calling Bobby’s effort a game of “great depth and brilliancy.”

From Literature

The former was divided between admiration of the brilliancy which exercise had given to her complexion, and doubt as to the occasion’s justifying her coming so far alone.

From Literature

Before crossing the Atlantic, Najdorf found time to play what became known as “The Polish Immortal,” a sacrificial fireworks show that recalls the great Romantic Age brilliancies.

From Washington Times