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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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China’s auto sales fell again last month, signaling continued cooling demand, though exports were a bright spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

There was a crater, he said, on the nearside-farside boundary - a bright spot to the northwest of Glushko crater.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"It's a bright spot on the Moon," said Hansen, his voice breaking with emotion.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

And there is no reddish sky with a bright spot of sun.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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