brightening

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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

Common ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help with hydration, peptides for skin plumping, retinals for fine lines and vitamin C for brightening the under-eye area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Most supernovae follow a fairly smooth pattern, gradually brightening before slowly fading away.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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

The shadows of bars lay across the tiny patch of light; instead of brightening the cell, the wan rays made it appear only more grim and closed in.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander