brighten up
Example Sentences
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The ultimate blowback was the Ukraine War, but let’s brighten up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
“The basis of both is you’re really just trying to understand another person and, ultimately, brighten up their day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
She’s a known scene-stealer, so remarkably adept in front of the camera that she can brighten up anything she’s in, even if it’s only for a second.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025
Sara's mother, Olga Domin, has paid tribute to her daughter, stating: "Sara's smile could brighten up the darkest room."
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024
Another fact that doesn’t exactly brighten up our days is that Mr. van Maaren, the man who works in the warehouse, is getting suspicious about the Annex.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
