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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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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

Sutton also found comfort in yoga and cycling, and eventually saw the silver lining in being single.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

But the tiniest silver lining of the path he’s taken means I have one more thing to help navigate accepting my voice: an example of what happens when someone retreats into fear and shame.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The silver lining was that Adria and I grew up as close as two sisters could be.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles