brighten up
Example Sentences
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The ultimate blowback was the Ukraine War, but let’s brighten up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Traynor’s can opener, adorned with earth-toned stones, will brighten up your kitchen and turn a low-key night of home cooking into a unique and surprisingly delightful experience.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Once you’ve mastered the classic sweet potato pie, consider taking a note from columnist Bibi Hutchings and use citrus zest and a splash of juice to brighten up the flavors.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2024
Schemes run as part of her role have seen money made available for items to brighten up the workplace as well as time set aside to encourage staff to take a breather.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024
To brighten up the space, workers attached window frames to the solid concrete walls and painted pleasant nature scenes inside the frames.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
