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brightness

[brahyt-nis] / ˈbraɪt nɪs /




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Cook them until they yield slightly but retain their brightness.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

There was a grace about her, an untroubled brightness.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Finish with torn basil, a decisive grind of black pepper, perhaps a small squeeze of lemon if it needs brightness.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

A comet's brightness is largely due to sunlight reflecting off dust particles.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

His brightness swept around the room in a contagious cloud.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi