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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
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Located in the Garden District, the hotel, which was designed by Jeannine Jacobs, has a bright, tropical feel with open-air courtyards, a pool, and a bar.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Mix bitter lettuce varieties like radicchio and endive with tender greens, add something substantial like lentils or roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with bright pops of pomegranate or dried cranberries.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Fifty years later, the sketch comedy series is still a television institution, showcasing the brightest up-and-coming comedians, actors and musicians.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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This is a talented hockey player with a bright NHL future.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Located in the Garden District, the hotel, which was designed by Jeannine Jacobs, has a bright, tropical feel with open-air courtyards, a pool, and a bar.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Mix bitter lettuce varieties like radicchio and endive with tender greens, add something substantial like lentils or roasted sweet potatoes, and finish with bright pops of pomegranate or dried cranberries.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Fifty years later, the sketch comedy series is still a television institution, showcasing the brightest up-and-coming comedians, actors and musicians.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bright
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Saint Laurent, staged against the illuminated Eiffel Tower at night, delivered sheer theatricality, while Chanel transformed the Grand Palais into a galaxy, offering a spectacle as ambitious as the collection itself.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Today, those problems persist and are even more illuminated thanks to the government shutdown.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their home is decorated with friendly pumpkins and paper bats, adding to the cheerful atmosphere.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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His cheerful demeanor has returned, and the family is adjusting to life with EpiPens tucked in every bag.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The latest entry, 2023's Galactic Civilizations IV, has the most sophisticated AI of the lot, making your allies and enemies feel more real, and more intelligent.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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That kind of emotionally intelligent way of working was not seen as one of the old Victoria’s Secret’s strong points.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle form a promising core that has San Antonio’s rebuild ahead of schedule.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Health journalist Tara Haelle delves into promising options, including beta cell transplants that would eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The film turned out to be a critical success, garnering favorable reviews for its visually arresting style rather than just the acting or the plot.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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These seemingly include greasing the wheels for other deals with his administration and installing executives favorable to the President and his culture wars agenda.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, honoring the year’s outstanding achievements in nonfiction filmmaking.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rutherford County earned a reputation for outstanding high school football over the past three-plus decades, and the 2020s could arguably be the best era yet.—
Cecil Joyce,
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are also two new delightfully cute additions to the collection — a shiny gold pair that would look radiant on warm-tone complexions and a pair that’s as stylishly macabre as the others, only smaller in size.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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But Roberts is certainly radiant, even if she’s not called on to do all that much.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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