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bright spot

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[brahyt spot] / ˈbraɪt ˌspɒt /

noun

  1. something that is positive or pleasant when most other things are not.

    As rough as this year has been, he notes that one bright spot has been the stock's dividend.

Etymology

Origin of bright spot

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

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The stock found a rare bright spot Friday, rising 11% to $18.93.

From Barron's

Software stocks were a bright spot Thursday as many other corners of the technology sector struggled.

From MarketWatch

Electric vehicles were a bright spot.

From Barron's

Against a gloomy backdrop for smartphone shipments this year, there could be one bright spot for Apple.

From MarketWatch

Against a gloomy backdrop for smartphone shipments this year, there could be one bright spot for Apple.

From MarketWatch

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