brighten

Example Sentences

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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

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

Most supernovae follow a fairly smooth pattern, gradually brightening before slowly fading away.

From Science Daily

The meal begins with scallop brightened with currant and rye-seasoned buttermilk, then slow-cooked reindeer, sirloin and tongue, finished over wood, mushroom purée beneath and fermented cabbage cutting richness.

From Salon

And then he smiled that smile of his that always seemed to brighten the day up a little bit.

From Literature