brighten

Example Sentences

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The idea behind the mural was to brighten up the village of around 1,500 people, so artist Steve Jenkins was enlisted.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Rather than trying to brighten the room, he leaned into the moodiness by buying inexpensive, USB battery-powered spotlights that are mounted on the ceiling with magnets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The acid should be present enough to brighten the beans and keep the dish from feeling heavy, but not so assertive that it dominates.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

With Tehran and Washington now having agreed a deal, which is due to be signed Friday in Switzerland, hopes are growing that the outlook will brighten.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

"And you'll brighten the world, I'm sure of it."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman