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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
in the desert the sun was so bright that it hurt my eyes the moon is bright tonight
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as in illuminated
filled with much light
the display windows of department stores are especially bright at Christmastime
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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
always walks into work with a bright smile on his face
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a company that is always looking for bright, ambitious college graduates
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
predicted a bright future for the young math whiz
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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
all the signs are bright right now for an economic boom
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as in cheering
serving to lift one's spirits
a bright and beautiful morning to begin planting our garden
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a bright new star on the operatic scene
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as in radiant
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
a room full of summer interns with bright, eager faces
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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
we'll have a picnic on the next bright day
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as in brightly
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the storm passed, and once again the sun shone bright
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Recent Examples of bright
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Clear conditions are best to take a peek at the bright lights.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
National Tree Company Pre-Lit White Artificial Christmas Tree A white Christmas tree is perfect for a bright and cheery holiday look.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the day, the mood in the office was bright, pragmatic, and unhurried.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Clear conditions are best to take a peek at the bright lights.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
National Tree Company Pre-Lit White Artificial Christmas Tree A white Christmas tree is perfect for a bright and cheery holiday look.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Every effort is a step toward raising emotional intelligent children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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By using sound location detection, intelligent voiceprint as well as face, body, and lip recognition technology, Connect tracks the speaker and keeps them center stage with great accuracy.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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Darius Slay batted down Bryce Young’s fourth-down attempt two plays later, securing the ninth-straight victory for an 11-2 team that just got a sneak preview of how its promising season can end.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Beverage Testing Institute’s Top Ten Whiskeys of 2024 showcased a selection of outstanding whiskeys.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In his first full year as a starting pitcher, Crochet had a 3.58 ERA in 32 starts, and an outstanding 209 strikeouts in 146 innings, and made the American League All-Star team.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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For a truly sunny break, in one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, Marbella is a great choice.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This scent feels like that first sip of a margarita on a sunny day—zesty, cool, and just the right amount of sweet.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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