as in lightens
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 brightens
The natural, anti-microbial toning mist instantly brightens the skin and can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin.
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The five-in-one face formula (right) hydrates, smoothes, firms, plumps, and brightens while the eye cream brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, refreshes tired eyes, smooths appearance of fine lines, and hydrates to visibly firm skin.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The interior lighting throughout the yacht also automatically brightens or dims depending on the time of day and exterior sunlight.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
This time, Rachel’s face brightens, knowing there could only be one person who would cause Rollo to leave her side.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Yancey is a talented muralist whose work brightens the brick and block walls of Winslow buildings.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The lineup includes Caramel Brew, a woody, smoky blend that feels like stepping into your favorite café, and Lemon Cake, which brightens creamy almond and caramel with a pop of citrus.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But there is something about the enthusiasm of this 1980’s B-side that just brightens even the worst day.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To top it off, turmeric root extract brightens your complexion and brings back that glow that dry skin tends to steal away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The five-in-one face formula (right) hydrates, smoothes, firms, plumps, and brightens while the eye cream brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, refreshes tired eyes, smooths appearance of fine lines, and hydrates to visibly firm skin.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The interior lighting throughout the yacht also automatically brightens or dims depending on the time of day and exterior sunlight.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
This time, Rachel’s face brightens, knowing there could only be one person who would cause Rollo to leave her side.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Yancey is a talented muralist whose work brightens the brick and block walls of Winslow buildings.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
The lineup includes Caramel Brew, a woody, smoky blend that feels like stepping into your favorite café, and Lemon Cake, which brightens creamy almond and caramel with a pop of citrus.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But there is something about the enthusiasm of this 1980’s B-side that just brightens even the worst day.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To top it off, turmeric root extract brightens your complexion and brings back that glow that dry skin tends to steal away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Brightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brightens. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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