as in to lighten
to become glad or hopeful
the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career
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Recent Examples of brighten
Not to mention, the primer is formulated with niacinamide to even out and brighten the skin’s complexion.
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Once a month a fresh bouquet will show up to brighten the day (and house or office) of the recipient.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Once a month a fresh bouquet will show up to brighten the day (and house or office) of the recipient.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adding Arenado could allow Boston to move star slugger Rafael Devers to first base, lightening his defense load and potentially gaining an improvement for the team's overall defense.Peter Chawaga, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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But who will lighten the burdens of those injured by his hate?Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s racked up more than 18,400 perfect ratings and over 3,000 glowing reviews.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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One reviewer put them to the test in the hot and humid Amazon Rainforest and another in an Alaskan rainstorm, and each returned to the comments with glowing testimonials.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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In Austin, Penfold Theatre revives razor-sharp 'Art,' a comic drama about friendship In addition to underwriting the big Spanish-language shows, Austin Opera will use the Butler endowment to fund residences, workshops and new pieces.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Designed to revive brassy blonde hair with coolness and shine, the shampoo gets its blue tint from jagua fruit extract.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Brighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brighten. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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