brighten
Example Sentences
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Cranberry sauce really brightens up a Sides-giving spread, and the sweet-tart flavor profile is completely different than any of our other side options.
From Salon
“The basis of both is you’re really just trying to understand another person and, ultimately, brighten up their day.”
From Los Angeles Times
However the picture in the service sector brightened, with morale improving once again.
From Barron's
Astronomers expect that it could brighten, possibly becoming visible through binoculars or even to the naked eye, appearing low in the eastern sky before sunrise in southern latitudes.
From National Geographic
Butter lends richness, while lemon juice and fresh parsley lift and brighten the flavors.
From Washington Times
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