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
Swift brightened the day of children getting treatment at the hospital, but the patients clearly had an impact on the The Tortured Poets Department singer, too.
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Caroline Darney, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
This potent formula features patented resorcinol technology, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to effectively fade discoloration and brighten your complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Darney, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024
The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
This potent formula features patented resorcinol technology, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to effectively fade discoloration and brighten your complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brighten
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Named after the wintry European region, the Scandinavian hairline refers to a dyeing technique that lightens the wispy, fine strands that frame your face.Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Here’s how your credit card can lighten the load this holiday season.Erika Kullberg, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Twin lobes of super-hot gas, glowing blue in this image, stretch outward from the central star.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The formula uses a strengthening complex featuring amino acids, arginine, and citric acid to revive damaged hair and prevent future breakage.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Peacock announced its plans to revive the sitcom as a feature film in 2022, promising to bring back its main actors, including Jeong, Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, and Jim Rash, along with the series creator Dan Harmon.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Brighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brighten. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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