brightness
Example Sentences
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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
Distinctive features of the Lyrids are their colours and brightness, along with exceptionally bright fireballs from time to time, outshining the planet Venus.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
For brightness, add lemon zest — the aromatic lift without the watery slack.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Cooling, yes, but also connective — pulling together the richness of the pork, the sweetness of the raisins, the brightness of the herbs into something that feels cohesive, complete.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
That was how the lamp felt: a small halo of brightness held out by a monster crouching in the shadows….
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
Vocabulary lists containing brightness
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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Physics - Middle School
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