How to Use brightness in a Sentence
brightness
noun-
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 days since Friday have been a rare window of brightness amid weeks of bleakness.
— Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023 -
The brightness of the LEDs can also be adjusted using the knob.
— Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 July 2023 -
The laser light source puts out 1,000 lumens of color/white brightness.
— Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024 -
There have also been complaints about the light brightness.
— Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 12 Dec. 2023 -
The syrup adds a hit of SoCal citrus brightness to an often spice-heavy cake.
— Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022 -
The warm amber glow makes for a great accent piece, although the LED’s brightness isn’t quite bright enough to read by.
— Mike Richard, Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2023 -
Our tester loved how the yellow tint dimmed down the brightness and glare while still remaining clear.
— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2023 -
Pair Philips' light to your phone using Bluetooth or the Hue Bridge app, where your voice controls the brightness.
— Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023 -
Three settings of brightness allow it to be tailored to the lighting needs as well.
— Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023 -
Its battery lasts up to two weeks off a charge, and has a sharp, bright OLED screen that can output up to 1000-nit brightness.
— Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023 -
Your pupil naturally widens and narrows based on the brightness of the light around you.
— Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023 -
Sour cream provides just the right amount of creaminess while fresh lemon juice adds a welcome touch of brightness.
— Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023 -
And for those who love a bit of control, it’s got a light sensor that adjusts brightness based on your room’s vibe.
— Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024 -
Again, this is also a great time to wipe down and dry your lightbulb with a soft cloth for improved brightness.
— Maryal Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2023 -
While the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, Sag Season is here to bring brightness to us all.
— Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Nov. 2023 -
Venus will steal the show with its brightness after Jupiter and Mercury make their grand exit.
— Amudalat Ajasa, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Mar. 2023 -
Others praise the brightness and bold color which give the screen a more accurate image.
— Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 -
Smoky and a little sweet, like cumin, smoked paprika also has a brightness that makes this chili sing.
— Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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