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Synonyms

bright side

Idioms  
  1. A favorable or hopeful aspect, as in Bob is inclined to look on the bright side of everything. This idiom uses bright in the sense of “lit up with gladness or hope.” [First half of 1800s] Also see glass is half full.


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But the partially destroyed frescoes have offered up a bright side, she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Because he owns a business selling e-moto parts and accessories, he saw a bright side to tougher enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

If it comes to that, he'll look on the bright side.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

On the bright side, that probably means you’ll never be short of clients in the advisory world.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

On the bright side, there were no lines and no admission fee, so they just muscled their way past the tour groups and walked on in.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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