bright spot
noun
informal
: a good thing that occurs during a bad or difficult time
Car sales were one of the few bright spots for the economy last year.
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The watches and jewelry division was a bright spot, with organic sales up 8 percent, while selective retailing maintained its momentum with a 7 percent increase.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company’s investment in Anthropic could prove to be a bright spot, Baird’s analysts said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Pepsi’s success with its Zero Sugar soda represents a bright spot for the company, which has struggled elsewhere to adapt to changing tastes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company’s investment in Anthropic could prove to be a bright spot, Baird’s analysts said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Pepsi’s success with its Zero Sugar soda represents a bright spot for the company, which has struggled elsewhere to adapt to changing tastes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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