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Definitions

silver lining

NOUN
bright side of situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright side
WEAK
blue sky break in the clouds comforting prospect good side hopeful prospect positive side

Example Sentences

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His silver lining: “We’re starting to really appreciate those things.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Spirit’s demise is a silver lining for the airlines it competes with.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The federal income-tax code can also offer a silver lining for people who can’t knock down their property-tax bill.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

It’s almost possible to concoct a silver lining from this dreadful situation, but only by focusing on short-term electoral politics in the most bloodless and instrumental fashion.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Then I see the silver lining and give Jonesy a smile with my eyelids at half-mast.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell