brighten

Example Sentences

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While San Francisco is still far from its pre-pandemic peaks, backers say the program has brightened struggling retail areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, consider setting up what I think of as a zhush station — a small collection of ingredients that allow guests to brighten and customize what’s on their plate.

From Salon

After a warm and ice-cold shower, he cleanses his face and rubs a frozen cucumber over it, which he says will reduce puffiness, acne and brighten his skin.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

The meal begins with scallop brightened with currant and rye-seasoned buttermilk, then slow-cooked reindeer, sirloin and tongue, finished over wood, mushroom purée beneath and fermented cabbage cutting richness.

From Salon