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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While the overall startup fundraising market has been bumpy this past year, AI has continued to be a bright spot and attract a lot of venture dollars.
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Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For Andalusia, the one bright spot has been connecting with other families and kids who can relate to what Caper has gone through.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In a season of turmoil thus far, McCain’s emergence had been a bright spot.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Chili’s watch now While casual restaurants struggle, one bright spot was Chili’s, owned by Brinker International.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maren Thomas Bannon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For Andalusia, the one bright spot has been connecting with other families and kids who can relate to what Caper has gone through.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In a season of turmoil thus far, McCain’s emergence had been a bright spot.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Chili’s watch now While casual restaurants struggle, one bright spot was Chili’s, owned by Brinker International.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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