as in to lighten
to become glad or hopeful
the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career
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Recent Examples of brighten
When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiala has organized a hockey camp to help raise awareness and support for CHLA, part of his ongoing commitment to brightening the lives and improving the health of young people.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Touched by their heartfelt reactions, their father, Vinh Phan, decided to organize recitals to brighten the holiday season in senior centers, nursing homes, and memory care centers.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Hudson's, and potentially Belichick's presence at the competition will only brighten the national spotlight on it.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Fiala has organized a hockey camp to help raise awareness and support for CHLA, part of his ongoing commitment to brightening the lives and improving the health of young people.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Touched by their heartfelt reactions, their father, Vinh Phan, decided to organize recitals to brighten the holiday season in senior centers, nursing homes, and memory care centers.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Hudson's, and potentially Belichick's presence at the competition will only brighten the national spotlight on it.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brighten
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Hyperlite further lightens the real-world load by splitting the 21.2-oz (601-g) tent body and 12.8-oz (363-g) poles into separate Dyneema stuff sacks so that each of the two campers can carry a part of it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2025
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Zipline says Zips help lighten the load for delivery services, by sharing the work, not replacing drivers.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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The glowing pink nebula and snakelike dark clouds are the remnant of the birth site of the stars in the cluster.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its lightweight texture, glowing finish, and ability to safeguard against sun damage and hyperpigmentation, this has all the makings of a universally appealing sunscreen—and has quickly become a staple in my skin-care rotation.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Brighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brighten. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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