brownie point
noun
often capitalized B
: a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior)
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Ever After benefits from cinematography, set design, and a cast that winks only when absolutely necessary (plus extra brownie points for being blessedly uncomplicated).
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024
Winter Soldier gets automatic street cred for including the Three Days of the Condor star himself, Robert Redford, and brownie points for an espionage plot reminiscent of the paranoia in those decades-old thrillers.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023
Forget socks and yet another book that won’t be read, skincare is the new stocking stuffer that will for sure earn you extra brownie points, and here are 13 top skincare picks for those cooler winter months coming up.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
This shirt also gets brownie points for its relaxed fit that still has some flattering shape to it.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 June 2023
Getting Robert De Niro to play your dad should earn major brownie points with the paterfamilias.
—Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
In any case, this formula gets major brownie points for not leaving behind a greasy residue on the skin.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Luckily, there are a lot of girlfriends and wives on staff here at Women's Health who have gifted their boyfriend's moms some great presents over the years, all of which have earned them some serious brownie points.
—Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
No, Carter shouldn’t get brownie points for having to leave the combine in the first place.
—Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024
Winter Soldier gets automatic street cred for including the Three Days of the Condor star himself, Robert Redford, and brownie points for an espionage plot reminiscent of the paranoia in those decades-old thrillers.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023
Forget socks and yet another book that won’t be read, skincare is the new stocking stuffer that will for sure earn you extra brownie points, and here are 13 top skincare picks for those cooler winter months coming up.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
This shirt also gets brownie points for its relaxed fit that still has some flattering shape to it.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 June 2023
Getting Robert De Niro to play your dad should earn major brownie points with the paterfamilias.
—Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
In any case, this formula gets major brownie points for not leaving behind a greasy residue on the skin.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Luckily, there are a lot of girlfriends and wives on staff here at Women's Health who have gifted their boyfriend's moms some great presents over the years, all of which have earned them some serious brownie points.
—Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
No, Carter shouldn’t get brownie points for having to leave the combine in the first place.
—Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2023
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