as in lightens
to become glad or hopeful
the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career
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Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Oklahoma The Bricktown Christmas Tree brightens up this Oklahoma City area.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Investing in chidren's education transforms lives and brightens futures.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This breakthrough super antioxidant hydrating, preservative-free facial serum rejuvenates a changing complexion and naturally brightens and evens skin tone.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, this hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin to prep for makeup and impart a warm glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The natural, anti-microbial toning mist instantly brightens the skin and can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The five-in-one face formula (right) hydrates, smoothes, firms, plumps, and brightens while the eye cream brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, refreshes tired eyes, smooths appearance of fine lines, and hydrates to visibly firm skin.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Oklahoma The Bricktown Christmas Tree brightens up this Oklahoma City area.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Investing in chidren's education transforms lives and brightens futures.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This breakthrough super antioxidant hydrating, preservative-free facial serum rejuvenates a changing complexion and naturally brightens and evens skin tone.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, this hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin to prep for makeup and impart a warm glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The natural, anti-microbial toning mist instantly brightens the skin and can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
The five-in-one face formula (right) hydrates, smoothes, firms, plumps, and brightens while the eye cream brightens dark circles, reduces puffiness, refreshes tired eyes, smooths appearance of fine lines, and hydrates to visibly firm skin.
—Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Brightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brightens. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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