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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In a season full of disappointing results, injuries, trades and more, it’s been Marshall that has been Dallas’ bright spot alongside Cooper Flagg.
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Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Novo was first to market with a GLP-1 for obesity in January, branded as the Wegovy pill, and it's been a rare bright spot for the Danish drugmaker.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Kaalund was a bright spot at NCAA’s for the USC men, who finished 30th nationally after winning the title last year.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There could be a bright spot to losing in the semifinals of the league tournament.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
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Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Novo was first to market with a GLP-1 for obesity in January, branded as the Wegovy pill, and it's been a rare bright spot for the Danish drugmaker.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Kaalund was a bright spot at NCAA’s for the USC men, who finished 30th nationally after winning the title last year.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
There could be a bright spot to losing in the semifinals of the league tournament.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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