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Examples of silver lining in a Sentence
If there's a silver lining to losing my job, it's that I'll now be able to go to school full-time and finish my degree earlier.
Recent Examples on the Web
The one silver lining came from the division that had failed Walmsley during the pandemic: vaccines.
—Ashleigh Furlong, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024
One silver lining of their lengthy stay in Brazil has been having extra time with Melory, who generally stays with the Phillipses Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
That makeover produced a 4-8 season, although the silver lining rolled over the Flatirons with several clouds.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024
This is especially true the following day when Luna meets with Uranus in harmonious sextile, bringing a silver lining to the situation.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
from the phrase "every cloud has a silver lining"
First Known Use
1871, in the meaning defined above
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“Silver lining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20lining. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
silver lining
noun
: a consoling or hopeful prospect
looked for the silver lining in a bad situation
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