brighten

Example Sentences

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Investor Ron Baron’s largest fund is down for 2026, and his firm’s funds have shrunk, but a SpaceX IPO is expected to brighten prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If fresh ice was exposed, why did the comet not brighten right away?

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 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

“We need to talk to you,” James said, which didn’t brighten Alex’s mood any.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer