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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
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Hoult continues his impeccable style run at the Burberry Winter 2025 show during London Fashion Week on Feb. 24.
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Everything's Coming Up Rosie
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pairs her Burberry tartan with a bright red bomber jacket for London Fashion Week on Feb. 24.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Although short of its rating, that's more than bright enough for any business use, including photo and video editing, as well as gaming.
—PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
Founder and lead designer Jaimie Anand doesn’t shy away from bright colors and bold accents, including sculptural furnishings and lighting, energetic wall coverings, and vivid rugs.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Hoult continues his impeccable style run at the Burberry Winter 2025 show during London Fashion Week on Feb. 24.
07 of 120
Everything's Coming Up Rosie
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pairs her Burberry tartan with a bright red bomber jacket for London Fashion Week on Feb. 24.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Although short of its rating, that's more than bright enough for any business use, including photo and video editing, as well as gaming.
—PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
Founder and lead designer Jaimie Anand doesn’t shy away from bright colors and bold accents, including sculptural furnishings and lighting, energetic wall coverings, and vivid rugs.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Put differently, intelligent onboarding can enable financial service providers to reach thin-file and difficult-to-identify demographics while reducing dropout rates.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Asian elephants are highly social, highly intelligent, and endangered, raising intractable ethical obstacles to experimenting on them.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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His promising early baseball career took a back seat in 1943 when he was taken into the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Coral Sea during World War II.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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The fourth-round draft pick had a promising rookie season in 2024, even after sustaining a scary neck injury in late November.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Proceeds from the sale will go to partially pre-pay outstanding bank loans, according to ABS-CBN, which has shrunk in size and been losing money since Congress didn't renew its broadcasting franchise in 2020.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Following his legal victory in the Corby case, Collins was awarded outstanding case of the year at the Personal Injury Awards in 2009.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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These drops seamlessly blend into your favorite moisturizer or foundation, to provide extra glow, UV protection, and naturally enhance skin tone for an overall radiant finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines step up in March with seven new nonstops, including to sunny Orlando, Panama City, Fla., and Phoenix.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County was ranked No. 27 for its sunny skies and high visitor satisfaction ratings.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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