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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
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
The new stars are still burning bright, but astronomers don’t expect any of them to last more than 10 million years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The American Film Market, which runs Nov. 5 – 10, kicks off in new digs as the event relocates from its long-standing base in Santa Monica to the bright lights of Las Vegas.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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One of my inspirations was the 'quiet luxury,' like a suit jacket with a traditional fabric and color and a bright color silk on the reverse side.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
The new stars are still burning bright, but astronomers don’t expect any of them to last more than 10 million years.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
The American Film Market, which runs Nov. 5 – 10, kicks off in new digs as the event relocates from its long-standing base in Santa Monica to the bright lights of Las Vegas.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 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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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fans left with new friends and cheerful smiles, feeling lucky to have experienced all The Green Room had to offer, thanks to PATRÓN Tequila. Check out the full gallery HERE!Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Companies are eager to tap into the productivity AI offers: ServiceNow, which provides end to-end intelligent workflow automation platform solutions for digital businesses has recently adopted AI agents, a move that has boosted subscription revenue by 23%.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Viewers got tired of the endless bait-and-switches, and the promising and smart show of Lois & Clark’s first season slowly sputtered out by its fourth.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Such a promising shift was apparently driven in part by nationwide efforts to increase testing among pregnant women.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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As Rita, Ronan gives a quietly radiant performance.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The gasps, the smiles, the radiant looks of happiness in their eyes.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Wednesday is expected to be sunny with highs in the low 50s and minimal winds.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Breeze Airways is gearing up for winter with one-way flights starting at $39 — offering escapes from sunny beaches to popular ski destinations.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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