as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the brightness of the sunshine made me squint after an afternoon spent in a darkened movie theater
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Recent Examples of brightness
Striking notes of guaiac wood and tonka bean fulfill my musky quota, while citrusy mandarin and lemon add some intriguing brightness suitable for warmer months.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
The interior is spacious, the optional panoramic roof adds brightness to the cabin and designers included high-quality materials and large buttons and knobs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 25 May 2025
This device is highly portable and features a bright screen that can be adjusted for optimal brightness.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
The interior is spacious, the optional panoramic roof adds brightness to the cabin and designers included high-quality materials and large buttons and knobs.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 25 May 2025
This device is highly portable and features a bright screen that can be adjusted for optimal brightness.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025
Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brightness
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The brilliance of the formula is not just what it’s made with, but what it’s made without—there are no fillers, artificial additives, or preservatives.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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That’s the point when individual brilliance is no longer enough.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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However, there’s slightly more lightness to the film than their previous collaborations.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The best from Bordeaux 2024 will be remembered for lightness, delicacy and aromatic beauty.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The moon actually reaches 100% illumination at 3:45 a.m. EDT on June 11.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Flower Moon will be at its peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The luminosity mask option (called Luma Range) is accessible from a button on the Layers dialog and is good for isolating bright or dark areas.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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With softer shapes and unique luminosity, these stones come into their own in gentle candlelight.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Brightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brightness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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