How to Use brighten in a Sentence

brighten

verb

• The sky brightened after the storm.
• The good news brightened her mood.
• He brightened the picture on the television.
• Her face brightened in relief when she heard that he was not hurt.
• Flowers can brighten any room.
• Business prospects brightened last month.
• Her sassy lines are gold, and Tevlin brightens the whole screen.
  — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2023
• In the market for a new eye cream that brightens and depuffs?
  — Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2023
• The niacinamide brightens while the spinach leaf extract plumps and smooths the skin.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
• String lights overhead brighten the space once the sun goes down.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024
• The couple tries to find small ways to brighten the darkness.
  — Yutao Chen, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2023
• As the sun moved further behind the clouds, the candles seemed to brighten.
  — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2023
• The cream may brighten and de-puff eyes in as little as four weeks.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
• In the case of the mako plate, the original design was too dark and had to be brightened up, Dodd said.
  — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• This brightens your thoughts and encourages you to see the glass as half full.
  — Ana Morales, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
• The for dark circles can do more than just brighten your skin.
  — Women's Health, 8 Feb. 2023
• This ombré pair brightens it from end to end and draws eyes up.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
• This spring blossom can brighten any day, just like a baby girl of the same name.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
• The music lacked any sort of melody, and there was nothing to capture the ear or brighten the eye.
  — Sarah Schutte, National Review, 7 Jan. 2024
• The lights are great for a front walkway or a path to brighten up the dark corners in your outdoor space.
  — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
• This past winter good news at last brightened the prospects of the Colorado.
  — Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2023
• Dew Drops is the perfect daily serum that brightens and hydrates the skin.
  — Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
• Flat-leaf parsley: Adds a touch of freshness to brighten the dish.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
• This pet-friendly plant is easy to take care of and will brighten up any corner of your home.
  — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022
• When in doubt, a dash of neon can brighten any dreary wintery-mix-kind-of-day.
  — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Jan. 2023
• Meanwhile, Diedrich welcomes some lime to brighten up the drink.
  — Gabe Bergado, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2023
• Changing up your art display is one of the easiest ways to brighten the look of a room.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
• Crafted with love, this dish towel is sure to bring a smile to your friend’s face and brighten up their kitchen space.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
• Once a month a fresh bouquet will show up to brighten the day (and house or office) of the recipient.
  — Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
• Not to mention, the primer is formulated with niacinamide to even out and brighten the skin’s complexion.
  — Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024