Maybe because all brilliant moves are the sacrifices which not easily visible it is very close to brilliant
How is this only a great move but not a brilliant move?

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/119445590937?tab=review&move=44 I sacrificed my knight and won a rook why is it not a brilliant move?
It's the only move in the position that is winning. All other moves are bad. That fits the definition of a great move.
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/119445590937?tab=review&move=44 I sacrificed my knight and won a rook why is it not a brilliant move?