as in to lighten
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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Other ideas from the site include bringing in their favorite treat or getting them an inexpensive gift like a plant for their desk or a mouse pad—something to brighten their space.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
Try to focus on the timeless skills that dogs already have: joyful greetings, love free from expectations, and a light spirit to brighten your days.
—Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
This serum has a type of vitamin C known as 3 O ascorbic acid, which works wonders in brightening your skin.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
While white is traditionally used for brightening up a space, the use of white flowers can also emulate a moody small-town feel.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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Next time you’re caught in a disagreement, try a lighthearted, funny remark or make a silly face to lighten the atmosphere.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Many also expressed deep skepticism that either Harris or Trump would do much to lighten the burden of medical bills.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But if storybook romance and the Swiss Alps aren’t happening, the best moisturizer for glowing skin might serve you well.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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This disk whirls around at such a rapid pace that the material within it glows white-hot and ionizes, transforming into a dense plasma roiling with magnetic fields.Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2024
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The authorities did make gestures at reviving home buying and ridding the markets of surplus units.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That was when Britain’s AC Cars, which had a relationship with Zagato dating back to the AC Ace Bristol Zagato from 1957, offered to help revive the vehicle and badge it as an AC model.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Brighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brighten. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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