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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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
Cava, however, had a bright spot to share with respect to low-income consumers, which Tolivar credited to the company’s pricing actions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Henn, the climate activist, pointed to renewable energy as a bright spot.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The Heat’s bench continues to be a bright spot for the Heat early this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
Cava, however, had a bright spot to share with respect to low-income consumers, which Tolivar credited to the company’s pricing actions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Henn, the climate activist, pointed to renewable energy as a bright spot.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The Heat’s bench continues to be a bright spot for the Heat early this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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