brighten

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These include Cepheid variable stars, which brighten and dim in predictable ways, red giant stars with known brightness, Type Ia supernovae, and certain galaxy types.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

If you’ve wondered, Where the heck is this game being shown, I can’t find it anywhere, and I am going to start screaming at my pets, this news may brighten your day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

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 • Mar. 14, 2026

Aunty Ifeoma’s smile did not quite brighten her face.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie