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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The double layering feels a little less preppy and more fashion-forward, and the bright red adds a cheery color pop.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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And the pressure of playing under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden has broken plenty of players before.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The double layering feels a little less preppy and more fashion-forward, and the bright red adds a cheery color pop.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Home with help from the Carters Tara Morgan’s cottage is a cheerful yellow with a red door.Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
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In another, Moo Deng's keeper gives her a tender face rub to a cheerful tune.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, this might not be that intelligent and certainly would not surpass our own human fallacies in that regard but rather aggravate them—becoming, therefore, the antithesis of being beneficial to humanity.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Advanced features, such as intelligent sensing systems and dual-speed settings, further enhance precision and adaptability across various tasks.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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The clay dust experiment offers a promising, cost-effective approach to enhancing natural carbon storage with little disruption to marine ecosystems.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The next day, the EBR-I’s output reached 100 kilowatts, powering all the electronics in the building, another promising indication of the development of nuclear power.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Caps are terrific, thanks in part to an outstanding offseason and a few key breakouts.Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Differentiating your brand requires not only creating outstanding products but also crafting a narrative that resonates with your _target audience.Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s tip: Dark spots don’t just pop up on your face—don’t forget to show your neck and chest some love with the serum to keep everything looking even and radiant.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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The cocktail’s radiant red hue was capped with a light foam.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Thursday is projected to be sunny with a high near 42.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Come New Year's Day, expect a partly sunny day with temperatures settling in the mid-30s and dropping into the mid-20s Wednesday night.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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