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 bright spot in all of this?
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Departure adds to the upheaval at Michigan Michigan’s national championship was a bright spot during an otherwise difficult year.
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The enthusiasm of students is a bright spot in Connecticut’s quantum efforts.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The lone bright spot from the midfield was the solid presence of Pedri who played out of position and still had a decent all-around performance, but even he was criticized by many on social media for falling into a familiar trap.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Departure adds to the upheaval at Michigan Michigan’s national championship was a bright spot during an otherwise difficult year.
—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The enthusiasm of students is a bright spot in Connecticut’s quantum efforts.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The lone bright spot from the midfield was the solid presence of Pedri who played out of position and still had a decent all-around performance, but even he was criticized by many on social media for falling into a familiar trap.
—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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