bright spot
noun
informal
: a good thing that occurs during a bad or difficult time
Car sales were one of the few bright spots for the economy last year.
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Yes, but: Income growth was the bright spot: Real disposable income rose 0.5% — compared to the 0.3% increase in January.
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Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
That guy in question is Mike Jackson, a studious cornerback and a bright spot in a dim 2024 for the Panthers defense.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The fresh tariffs are seen straining China’s exports, a lone bright spot in the faltering economy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But despite the persistent pressure on consumer wallets, pet parents—and facilities that care for homeless animals—have one bright spot to celebrate.
—Edwin Sayres, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
That guy in question is Mike Jackson, a studious cornerback and a bright spot in a dim 2024 for the Panthers defense.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
The fresh tariffs are seen straining China’s exports, a lone bright spot in the faltering economy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
But despite the persistent pressure on consumer wallets, pet parents—and facilities that care for homeless animals—have one bright spot to celebrate.
—Edwin Sayres, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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