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What is the noun for brilliancy?

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brilliant
  1. A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
  2. (uncountable, printing, dated) The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
  3. Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
  4. A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “I glanced at a remarkable brilliant which sparkled upon his finger.”
brilliancy
  1. A shining quality; brilliance.
  2. An act of being brilliant.
  3. (chess) A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “The brilliancy of the full moon illuminated the entire forest, casting mesmerizing silver rays on the ground.”
      “Her brilliancy in problem-solving and creative thinking made her a valuable asset to the company.”
      “Her elegant gown shimmered with a radiant brilliancy, captivating the crowd's attention at the grand ball.”
brilliance
  1. The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
  2. The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
  3. (chiefly Britain) Magnificence; resplendence.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “Closer to the moon, the numbers of the stars dwindled for the brilliance of the light from the moon overrode it.”
      “Mathias remembers being struck by the size and brilliance of the structure and, beyond it, the multiple walkways and pavilions arranged across the vast site.”
      “Those of us who knew him remember, not only his brilliance in music, but someone who was intelligent, funny, complex and loyal.”
brilliantine
  1. A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
  2. A smooth shiny, luxurious fabric, often of alpaca or vicuña.
brilliantness
brillance
  1. (archaic) brilliancy
brilliances
brilliancies
brilliants
  1. plural of brilliant
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Our artist expands it into a bracelet and fastens it with a forget-me-not in turquoises and brilliants.”
      “The headdress was an heirloom that mingled pearls with a few choice brilliants.”
      “A splendid Custodian in gold and silver, with a great sun adorned with brilliants is very appreciated.”
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