as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the brightness of the sunshine made me squint after an afternoon spent in a darkened movie theater
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Recent Examples of brightness
The body oil also contains a caffeine-and-algae complex to help soften your skin and increase brightness.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The Signature Edition is also on sale for $155 ($45 off), which comes with auto-adjust brightness, double the storage (32 gigs), and wireless charging support.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Rows and rows of poinsettias, thousands of them, spread across the concrete floors in a sea of crimson, the scent of damp soil and the blinding brightness of the blooms hitting my senses instantly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Plus, its long battery life and adjustable brightness are perfect for long flights or days at the beach.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The Signature Edition is also on sale for $155 ($45 off), which comes with auto-adjust brightness, double the storage (32 gigs), and wireless charging support.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Rows and rows of poinsettias, thousands of them, spread across the concrete floors in a sea of crimson, the scent of damp soil and the blinding brightness of the blooms hitting my senses instantly.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Plus, its long battery life and adjustable brightness are perfect for long flights or days at the beach.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brightness
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Varying from Regency, Rococo focuses on ornate decor patterns and a sense of lightness.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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December's full moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m. EST, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Cold Moon, December's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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The quasar's luminosity outshines the brightest giant elliptical galaxies by over tenfold.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pink and gold pearl add luminosity, while the brand's signature blend of green tea, rice, and algae delivers hydration.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Brightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brightness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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