How to Use brightness in a Sentence

brightness

noun
  • The only thing our tester would change is the brightness.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022
  • This lily that thrives between spire and tree, whose brightness Holds and glows beyond the life and border of its bloom.
    WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Same goes for the vinegar, which adds a fitting amount of brightness without driving the car into a pool of acid.
    Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Water adds some brightness, a bit of cotton candy, sweet oak, ginger syrup, and pink eraser.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Like the power, the brightness levels are easily adjusted through a tap of the base.
    Sarah Toscano, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Summer is coming to a close, but Nicole Beharie‘s voice carries the warmth and brightness of a warm breezy day.
    Aramide Tinubu, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022
  • This glazing fluid is perfect for those who want a dewy appearance, smooth texture, and brightness.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Deep green cabinetry grounds the room, while whimsical accent colors give it brightness.
    Nafeesah Allen, House Beautiful, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Each pack of lights comes with a wireless remote, which can be used to turn the lights on and off in addition to a dimmer to easily adjust the brightness.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Combined, this set creates a minimal fresh look that brings brightness to your face while highlighting your natural features.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022
  • The traditional chickpeas are still a part of the base, but the brightness from asparagus really elevate the flavors.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Most exoplanets are discovered through transits, where scientists measure a decrease in the brightness of a star due to a planet passing in front of it.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Other lanterns run on up to 8 D-cell batteries (!) or can't match the Divide+'s 425-lumen brightness.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 1 Sep. 2022
  • This will take measurements of the brightness of the light.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2024
  • It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • There is an on/off switch at the top of the shade for easy reach but note that the brightness is not dimmable.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The more lumens in a bulb, the higher the brightness, and vice versa.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The peak brightness has gotten a boost up to 3,000 nits, too.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 25 June 2024
  • It is set to reach peak brightness around 6:09 p.m. ET.
    Annabelle Spranklen, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Lemon zest and juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness to the dressing.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • But with a little extra brightness, the moon should be able to shine through any breaks in the clouds.
    oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Lumens are one of the best ways to compare bulb brightness.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Speaking of, the screen also hits a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 10 July 2024
  • Echoes the orange segments in the salad and lends a brightness to the dressing.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Light: Hear a tone that changes with the brightness of the environment.
    Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The cake gets an extra boost of brightness from orange or lemon zest.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The light works on four levels of brightness, and can also make a range of colors.
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2022
  • The days since Friday have been a rare window of brightness amid weeks of bleakness.
    Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The brightness of the LEDs can also be adjusted using the knob.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 July 2023

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