bright spot

American

[brahyt spot] / ˈbraɪt ˌspɒt /

noun

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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Manufacturing hiring was a bright spot in labor demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And he is another bright spot in the Rams’ constellation of Stafford, the NFL’s reigning MVP; Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who last season led the league in receptions and receiving touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

SpaceX’s deal to rent out space in its data centers to Anthropic has been a bright spot, but it might be a fleeting one.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

But Bloomingdales has been a bright spot for Macy’s with comparable sales up 7% last year.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I’m a rose in the snow— the bright spot in your dark, seems-like-it’s- always-depressed life.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

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