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brilliant

[bril-yuhnt] / ˈbrɪl yənt /




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There are finer moments in American cinema, more brilliant, more profound and poetic, but there is no greater moment in American cinema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Pulisic at his finest is definitely not bang-average, and he had a brilliant year for AC Milan in Italy — but it was last year, and in 2026 he virtually disappeared.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"When you walk past the verges and see them all being left as they should be, it's brilliant," Taylor said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Everything was made of wood, and brilliant green trees lined the property.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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