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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
In the morning, at dawn, a full bright moon still hangs in the pale sky, suspended among the power lines.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The result: bright spaces designed to uplift students in moments as ordinary as going to the bathroom.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Apples look so fresh and delicious at the grocery store—with those shiny, smooth exteriors and bright colors.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
In the morning, at dawn, a full bright moon still hangs in the pale sky, suspended among the power lines.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
The result: bright spaces designed to uplift students in moments as ordinary as going to the bathroom.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bright
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The movie’s most affecting moments are between Lynette and her brother, played with disarming cheerful innocence by Gottsagen and with alarming distress when Kenny is placed in tense situations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others expressed their appreciation for the remodel, calling it bright and cheerful.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The scaling hypothesis—the belief that bigger models will produce more intelligent outputs—seems to rest on the dubious belief that a system that has been fed enough information about the world will not have to deal with fuzziness.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Across a wide network, each unit can become intelligent by deploying state-of-the-art technologies and AI, but also by gaining easy access to insights from more successful locations.—
Andrei Danescu,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images/Getty Images Washington Commanders receive promising grade for Brian Robinson Jr. trade On Sunday, ESPN's Seth Walder and Ben Solak did a report card for all the recent trades that have transpired in the NFL.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Within days, Hankey–who had built a fortune offering high-interest car loans–presented Trump with a promising deal.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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And, the team and league are struggling to secure a favorable media rights deal for the club.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The maintenance of a favorable risk-reward ratio over a shorter timeframe of 5 years is promising for retirement accounts – mitigating the risk of liquidation (if necessary) during adverse drawdown scenarios.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Why do some 80-year-olds have exceptional memories and outstanding critical thinking skills?—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, he was also arrested for DUI but failed to appear in court, leaving an outstanding warrant.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Then again, other moments are shot through with radiant pleasure.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Similar to an emerald cut, the radiant cut is shaped like an octagon.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
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The fabric’s breathability made even the sunniest afternoons far more bearable.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The company’s basic kits contain a solar panel that can fit in a backyard or other sunny space, along with equipment to maintain and regulate the flow of energy including an inverter and smart meter.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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