brightening

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Many telescopes can detect the brief brightening caused by microlensing, but Roman is expected to do much more.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

An hour later, just before serving, I reached for the microplane again — another pass, another layer, the whole pot brightening at the edges.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Esther Crain, the author of ‘The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910,’ says gold interiors served a practical purpose: brightening rooms lit by gaslight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Scientists warn that the debris is congesting space, brightening the night sky, and threatens collision with rockets, the International Space Station, and our planet.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“I’ve heard of that!” said Isa, her eyes brightening.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser