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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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There may, however, be a silver lining for those who know where to look.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Bojarsky hopes the silver lining of the scandal is that there “might be more of a race” as people scrutinize the field of candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Rising consumer inflation has a silver lining for retirees: It could raise their cost-of-living adjustment as well.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

We can try to find another silver lining in reports that, with one-fifth of the world’s oil supply cut off, many nations are trying to jumpstart their shift to renewable energy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell