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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
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Children are often given money in bright red envelopes to ring in the New Year.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Fujifilm says that users can expect views that are up to 39% brighter than the compact models.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
Two young stars shine bright in the dusty depths of the Orion Nebula in a new Hubble Space Telescope image.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, one of the few bright lights of the U.K. theater sector is Everyman Media Group which gives customers a luxurious experience in intimate city center locations.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Children are often given money in bright red envelopes to ring in the New Year.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Fujifilm says that users can expect views that are up to 39% brighter than the compact models.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025
Two young stars shine bright in the dusty depths of the Orion Nebula in a new Hubble Space Telescope image.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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But Lynch, who died last week, at seventy-eight, made films in which every cheerful surface seemed to obscure an eerie reality.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Videos of their vigorous, cheerful efforts soon went viral, drew international coverage and were a forceful counterpoint to Trump’s xenophobic insults.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a mix of two energetic and intelligent breeds, Shepskies require substantial exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.—
Pawan Vadapalli,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The case attracted international attention at the time not only because the victim — a promising artistic soul with several short films already to his name — was the child of a celebrity, but because the driver was apparently famous as well.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Chop Robinson came on to seem like a promising pick moving forward.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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Picture a future where devices not only interpret your words but also recognize emotional cues, adapt to your preferences, anticipate needs and support you in creating favorable outcomes at home or work.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a dig at OpenAI — even when the news item in question is supposed to be favorable to President Trump.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Not even for scones with lemon curd and clotted cream at afternoon tea in the radiant solarium.—
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Orange County Register,
15 Jan. 2025
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The formula contains vitamin C a brighter and radiant skin-like finish.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2025
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With them, the ownership has brought a sunny sense of optimism which often feels unique to Americans.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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The drama unfolded during a sunny outdoor reception, as described in a detailed Reddit post this week.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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