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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
Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Lizzo, Chloe Bailey and Tia Mowry were among the attendees leading the movement, layering bright blond hues over their brunette roots, outside the Peacock Theater on Sunday night.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Allison was thirty-one years old, tall with long auburn hair and a bright smile.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
That trail of vaporizing particles breaking off the asteroid causes a bright streak of light across the sky called a meteor, or colloquially a shooting star.
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Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
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The clean, bright flavors of Vietnamese food, combined with the earthy, smoky spice of Cajun cuisine.
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Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Lizzo, Chloe Bailey and Tia Mowry were among the attendees leading the movement, layering bright blond hues over their brunette roots, outside the Peacock Theater on Sunday night.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Allison was thirty-one years old, tall with long auburn hair and a bright smile.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
That trail of vaporizing particles breaking off the asteroid causes a bright streak of light across the sky called a meteor, or colloquially a shooting star.
—
Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
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When the sun goes down, stake out a spot at any Magic Kingdom-area resort beach for the Electrical Water Pageant, a procession of illuminated sea creatures that floats across the lagoon every night.
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Seconds, that the union and the contractor’s association be allowed to place a smaller illuminated sign near the base of the Western Auto sign noting that the organizations had done the work.
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The soft blue handles add a cheerful pop of color that's pretty enough to leave on display on your countertop.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
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Alan was successful, intelligent, social and well-liked.
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Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
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Yimvert Berroteran, a promising young talent, was among the hundreds of people who died, the Venezuelan national team and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said Friday.
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The most promising thing about Japan’s approach, ahead of their meeting with Brazil, is that the Selecao’s clear position of weakness is at full-back.
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Control Process has won consecutive international arbitration proceedings, including favorable rulings from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
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Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
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Twenty-six people were detained and six of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.
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Set on 12 acres abutting Carson National Forest in Abiquiu, the property has three kiva fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and a private box canyon to explore—which is an incredible selling point on its own.
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This summer, beauty trends prioritize healthy, hydrated, and naturally radiant skin over traditional bronzing.
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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