brilliant

Example Sentences

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“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.

From Los Angeles Times

The German native built a career in the U.S. as a brilliant virologist with significant discoveries to his credit and long had been revered among his colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times

“Small teams of brilliant young people that are able to look at the problem in a new way—those are the kinds of organizations that actually win,” said Spector, 25.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's so brilliant to be in that galley and watch the torches go around, there is just not enough words to describe it," he added.

From BBC

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit hugely contrasting, but equally brilliant, unbeaten centuries as England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch a one-day international series win.

From BBC