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bright side

NOUN
hope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achievement ambition anticipation aspiration belief concern confidence desire expectation faith goal optimism promise prospect wish
STRONG
assumption buoyancy daydream dependence endurance expectancy fancy fortune gain hopefulness reliance reverie reward rosiness sanguineness security stock utopia
WEAK
Promised Land castles in air fool's paradise greedy glutton light at end of tunnel pipe dream thing with feathers
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief dislike distrust doubt fear hate hatred hopelessness
STRONG
fact reality truth
WEAK
despair discouragement pessimism
NOUN
silver lining
Synonyms
WEAK
blue sky break in the clouds comforting prospect good side hopeful prospect positive side

Example Sentences

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Donald Trump wants his supporters to look on the bright side.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

On the bright side, key oncology growth drivers at AstraZeneca such as Imfinzi, Tagrisso and Calquence are expected to deliver strong performances, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

On the bright side, his pace projects to 122 homers over a full season, leaving plenty of room for improvement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

If there is a bright side to the current situation, Melius Research’s Conor Cunningham said that it comes amid strong demand for travel and what appeared to be an accelerating U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“So she’s threatened by you,” Emily said, trying to shine a light on a bright side.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman