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 footwear category is a definitive bright spot in fashion right now.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Sacramento has a relatively strong television market, a bright spot for the region’s effort.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The lone bright spot for Palomar was designated hitter Elijah Stephens, who went 4-for-8 with three home runs and five RBIs in the two games — accounting for five of the Comets’ seven runs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The World Cup is one bright spot.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Sacramento has a relatively strong television market, a bright spot for the region’s effort.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The lone bright spot for Palomar was designated hitter Elijah Stephens, who went 4-for-8 with three home runs and five RBIs in the two games — accounting for five of the Comets’ seven runs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The World Cup is one bright spot.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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