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

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

“As soon as she meets Leo, there’s just something there even though his light has gotten dim and you see him brighten as they progress, as well,” Bertinelli says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

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 • Mar. 15, 2026

Fadi added the flash to brighten his subjects’ faces.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai