- present participle of brighten.
brightening
Example Sentences
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Already, the technical picture for stocks is brightening, signaling that the rebound in chip stocks and the broader momentum factor seen this week might continue, Kettern wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
She noted that marine cloud brightening could potentially be used in other locations, although achieving the same amount of global cooling would likely require a much larger effort.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
They tell clients in a note that the outlook for futures trading is brightening and that they anticipate higher sustainable volumes and upside from ASX’s new equity post-trade revenue model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
An hour later, just before serving, I reached for the microplane again — another pass, another layer, the whole pot brightening at the edges.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Yeah, but was it, though?” said Harry, turning to look out of the window at the brightening sky.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
