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

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

The ultimate blowback was the Ukraine War, but let’s brighten up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The idea first came about after local man Robert Hicks asked if anything could be done to "brighten up the dark nights" in winter.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

She pushed my essay aside and tapped a key on her computer to make the screen brighten again.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely