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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
Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Vincent believes her son has a bright future ahead of him.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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When the vote for the House race is mapped, much of Garden Grove and Westminster appear in varying shades of blue, while some of the northern parts of the county are bright red.
—Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Vincent believes her son has a bright future ahead of him.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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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Single Woman Defies Stigmas By Sending Out Solo Holiday Cards By Melissa Fleur Afshar Life and Trends Reporter 0 Holiday cards are a cherished tradition, with cheerful family portraits gracing refrigerators nationwide each December.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pansies bloom for up to six months, coloring the winter garden in a range of cheerful hues.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Intelligent Age, therefore, is not merely about developing intelligent technologies.Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The right winger is widely-regarded to be soccer's most promising young talent, and has already been garnished with the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award as Europe's best player under the age of 21.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Schmidt was the most promising addition of the bunch as a budget Oliver Ekman-Larsson replacement.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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For the DraftKings and the FanDuel’s of the world, the companies can respond by offering less favorable odds to bettors in high-tax jurisdictions.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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An outstanding spirit with a wonderfully rounded and smooth palate and a spicy crescendo.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Another outstanding question is whether there will be further expansion of access to medical marijuana through the state’s Compassionate Use Program.Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the film shows, Francis established deep bonds with people just through his radiant presence and hand movements that managed to speak volumes.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Working to provide individualized treatments that prioritize both skin health and a radiant, natural glow.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Some can withstand the sunny locations but some shade is best.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mallorca, Spain Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Island, is famed for its sunny clime and beaches.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Bright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bright. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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