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brightness

[brahyt-nis] / ˈbraɪt nɪs /




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That’s why I find myself reaching for them whenever a dish needs a little herbal brightness without requiring me to rummage through half the spice cabinet.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Roman will continuously monitor stars across a large section of the Milky Way, looking for changes in their brightness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The aim, from the start, was not to spotlight people but to illuminate architecture—an inversion of the usual transit instinct to flood everything with harsh brightness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Despite its brightness, it has raised questions since 1866, when Italian astronomer Angelo Secchi noticed something unusual in its light.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

When the secret door is closed, only a slim crack of brightness would appear underneath.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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