bright spot

[ brahyt-spot ]

/ ˈbraɪt ˌspɒt /

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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.

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Origin of bright spot

First recorded in 1765–70

Words nearby bright spot

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, brights, Bright's disease, bright side, bright spot, bright wool, brightwork, Brigid, Brigit, Brigitte

How to use bright spot in a sentence

His peers remember him as a bright man who spoke softly and occasionally came across as a bit shy.
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Michael Steinbrick, a personal trainer with New York Sports Clubs, says he can always spot a newbie.
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In the years to come, Wha became a legendary starting out spot for various soon-to-be rock stars.
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And so the “Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria” in this number earns it a spot on my list.
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On my short list of the great rock voices of all time, he is battling for the top spot with Mick Jagger.
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Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
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His nose was hooked and rather large, his eyes were blue, bright as steel, and set a trifle wide.
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There was a lathe near the spot where David Arden stood, and shavings and splinters under his feet.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
While Benjy sat contemplating this creature, and wondering what was to be the end of it all, a bright idea occurred to him.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
"She used to be so well—so bright," said Angela, who also appeared to have the desire to say something kind and comfortable.
Confidence|Henry James