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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Bourne has become a bright spot in the offense, acquiring 371 yards, which is good for second on the team.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
De’Von Achane, the lone bright spot in the offense, finished with his 13 carries for 82 yards.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Steinway & Sons, however, is a rare bright spot in US manufacturing.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The banking sector has been a bright spot in the European equities rally this year, with its index gaining more than 50% over the course of 2025.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
De’Von Achane, the lone bright spot in the offense, finished with his 13 carries for 82 yards.
—Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Steinway & Sons, however, is a rare bright spot in US manufacturing.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The banking sector has been a bright spot in the European equities rally this year, with its index gaining more than 50% over the course of 2025.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bright spot
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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