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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But analysts point to one bright spot for Tesla —its recent pivot towards Full Self Driving with the launch of its Robotaxi services in Austin, Texas this month.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 July 2025
With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The 21-year-old Ware was a bright spot for the Heat last season, making the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team and closing the season as a starter.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
While the rest of the wine market has been struggling, sparkling wine has been a bright spot.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 July 2025
With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The 21-year-old Ware was a bright spot for the Heat last season, making the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team and closing the season as a starter.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
While the rest of the wine market has been struggling, sparkling wine has been a bright spot.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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