brighten

Example Sentences

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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

The ultimate blowback was the Ukraine War, but let’s brighten up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“The basis of both is you’re really just trying to understand another person and, ultimately, brighten up their day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The houses standing among the green hills were a miserable sight with not a ray of sunlight to brighten their ruins.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke