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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
in the desert the sun was so bright that it hurt my eyes the moon is bright tonight
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as in illuminated
filled with much light
the display windows of department stores are especially bright at Christmastime
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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
always walks into work with a bright smile on his face
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a company that is always looking for bright, ambitious college graduates
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
predicted a bright future for the young math whiz
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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
all the signs are bright right now for an economic boom
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as in cheering
serving to lift one's spirits
a bright and beautiful morning to begin planting our garden
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
a bright new star on the operatic scene
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as in radiant
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
a room full of summer interns with bright, eager faces
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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
we'll have a picnic on the next bright day
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as in brightly
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light
the storm passed, and once again the sun shone bright
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Recent Examples of bright
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Founded by Jim and Alvina Glatt, the beloved North Dakota diner chain fully embraces the era’s classic aesthetic, from the checkerboard floors to the bright red vinyl booths.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The combo calls for a bright-fresh blast of the citrusy-minty herb shiso.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The powerful antioxidant ingredient glutathione is stabilized in capsules to help achieve a bright complexion.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
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The next astronomical highlight is a very close conjunction of two bright planets, Jupiter and Venus, in the post-sunset sky from June 9-11.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Founded by Jim and Alvina Glatt, the beloved North Dakota diner chain fully embraces the era’s classic aesthetic, from the checkerboard floors to the bright red vinyl booths.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The combo calls for a bright-fresh blast of the citrusy-minty herb shiso.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The powerful antioxidant ingredient glutathione is stabilized in capsules to help achieve a bright complexion.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bright
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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When the heavy lifting of data synthesis and standard analysis is supported by intelligent systems, workers are free to elevate their thinking.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Accelerating technological innovation Beyond software development, BYD is also investing heavily in the underlying hardware required for intelligent vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Although the data is still being analysed, Zhang Tongjie believes SETI remains one of the most promising approaches for detecting extraterrestrial life.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Whitmer was once considered among the Democratic Party’s most promising national figures.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Conservative state lawmakers who have received tens of thousands of dollars from Gleason and his family are also those who have consistently sponsored, or at least provided their favorable votes, to bills that would directly benefit his precious metals business.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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In nearly half of those actions, the plaintiffs have won a preliminary injunction against the administration or a favorable ruling, said Lawrence Pacheco, a spokesman for Weiser’s office.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Contrary to their sides of years past, this iteration of PSG are physically outstanding — and Luis Enrique rotates his players in the less-demanding and smaller (18 teams to the Premier League’s 20) Ligue 1 to ensure that.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Two additional outstanding narrator wins followed in 2019 for Our Planet, Netflix’s first-ever nature doc, and in 2020 for the BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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There’s no point postulating a soul that might rise beyond the reach of artificial illumination, because the very vault of the Universe is inscribed with radiant diagrams.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Ciara Miller is radiant at the DSW Collaboration Launch Event in New York City on May 27.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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