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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Count on beauty to be a bright spot during a deep freeze.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recovered footage from Guthrie’s doorbell camera has been a bright spot, providing authorities with photos and a description of the primary suspect.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
In the current economy with higher-income consumers leading the spend, luxury has been a bright spot within travel.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The sales veteran also cites one other bright spot for the sellers convening this week in the Gropius Bas.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recovered footage from Guthrie’s doorbell camera has been a bright spot, providing authorities with photos and a description of the primary suspect.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 16 Feb. 2026
In the current economy with higher-income consumers leading the spend, luxury has been a bright spot within travel.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The sales veteran also cites one other bright spot for the sellers convening this week in the Gropius Bas.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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