brighten

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Intel helped brighten a market clouded by war anxiety, pushing Nasdaq to its fifth record close of the year. the S&P 500 rose 0.8% and also closed at a record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

These include Cepheid variable stars, which brighten and dim in predictable ways, red giant stars with known brightness, Type Ia supernovae, and certain galaxy types.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

When at last the first shafts of the rising sun began to brighten the street, Biff gave the place one last survey and went upstairs.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers