brighten

Example Sentences

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Baron’s prospects could brighten if SpaceX shares soar next month in what’s expected to be the biggest-ever stock-market debut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If fresh ice was exposed, why did the comet not brighten right away?

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 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

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