in the best light
idiom
: in a way that makes someone or something appear in the best way
She tried to explain her behavior in the best light possible.
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His in-game decisions in the first round against Edmonton, some of which proved disastrous, didn’t put him in the best light, even after one of the best regular seasons in Kings history.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 May 2025
The brand is positioned in the best light possible.
—Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
As the producer or importer, who better to show those wares in the best light?
—Benjamin Crudo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Representing the country in the best light possible is a privilege and an honor.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 Aug. 2024
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 May 2025
The brand is positioned in the best light possible.
—Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
As the producer or importer, who better to show those wares in the best light?
—Benjamin Crudo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Representing the country in the best light possible is a privilege and an honor.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for in the best light
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“In the best light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20best%20light. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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