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Definitions

silver lining

NOUN
bright side of situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright side
WEAK
blue sky break in the clouds comforting prospect good side hopeful prospect positive side

Example Sentences

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So where might the silver lining be for long-term investors?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The silver lining is that, besides Iran, things are going well.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

We can try to find another silver lining in reports that, with one-fifth of the world’s oil supply cut off, many nations are trying to jumpstart their shift to renewable energy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

While their league form suffered they still scored 64 times and the silver lining was a Europa League triumph over Manchester United last May, which also secured a coveted place in the Champions League.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

In a quick motion I hoped no one behind would notice, I snuck them into the space between his side and the coffin’s plush silver lining.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green