How to Use brightness in a Sentence
brightness
noun-
But there is reason to look for brightness in these dark days, and there is plenty to be found.
— Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 July 2022 -
The screen itself is impressive, with dark black shade s and a high peak brightness.
— Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022 -
Plus, its long battery life and adjustable brightness are perfect for long flights or days at the beach.
— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 -
The light setting is the perfect brightness for vegetable seedlings.
— Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Aug. 2022 -
The palate is striking for its brightness and crispness, two notes not usually found in a whisky this old.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 July 2022 -
The effect magnifies their brightness, bringing thousands of them out of the darkness.
— Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 11 July 2022 -
The body oil also contains a caffeine-and-algae complex to help soften your skin and increase brightness.
— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 -
This low-cost model will set you back less than $20, features five brightness levels, and boasts a fully adjustable 7-inch head.
— Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2022 -
Each image is shown in four different frames (the original, and three others with varying contrast and brightness levels).
— Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 -
The smart light tracks daylight and automatically tweaks brightness and color to ensure the perfect light.
— Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024 -
Rows and rows of poinsettias, thousands of them, spread across the concrete floors in a sea of crimson, the scent of damp soil and the blinding brightness of the blooms hitting my senses instantly.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024 -
The image contains about 5,500 galaxies, and the faintest galaxies are one ten-billionth the brightness of what the human eye can see.
— Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 July 2022 -
This amplifies the brightness and lightness of the section while retaining the flattering, face-framing benefits of balayage.
— Lottie Winter, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 -
Generally, fireballs have about the same brightness as the planet Venus as it can be seen in the morning or evening skies, according to AMS.
— Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 22 July 2022 -
This will take measurements of the brightness of the light.
— Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2024 -
It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
— Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 -
The only thing our tester would change is the brightness.
— Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 -
There is an on/off switch at the top of the shade for easy reach but note that the brightness is not dimmable.
— Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023 -
The more lumens in a bulb, the higher the brightness, and vice versa.
— Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023 -
It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
— Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 -
The peak brightness has gotten a boost up to 3,000 nits, too.
— Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 25 June 2024 -
It is set to reach peak brightness around 6:09 p.m. ET.
— Annabelle Spranklen, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2023 -
Lemon zest and juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness to the dressing.
— Julia Levy, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023 -
But with a little extra brightness, the moon should be able to shine through any breaks in the clouds.
— oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023 -
Lumens are one of the best ways to compare bulb brightness.
— Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024 -
Speaking of, the screen also hits a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
— Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 10 July 2024 -
Echoes the orange segments in the salad and lends a brightness to the dressing.
— Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 -
Light: Hear a tone that changes with the brightness of the environment.
— Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023 -
The cake gets an extra boost of brightness from orange or lemon zest.
— Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023 -
The light works on four levels of brightness, and can also make a range of colors.
— Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2022
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