bright spot

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of bright spot

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

New York Times has been an industry bright spot thanks to the success of the paper’s website and related web properties.

From Barron's

Beauty and personal care, a $68 billion industry, has been a relative bright spot as pressure mounts on food and nonessentials spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

Performance was a bright spot: Endowments gained an average 10.9% in the 12 months through June 30, slightly down from the previous fiscal year’s 11.2% return.

From Barron's

Performance was a bright spot: Endowments gained an average 10.9% in the 12 months through June 30, slightly down from the previous fiscal year’s 11.2% return.

From Barron's

Already, a bright spot has emerged in the AI sector.

From The Wall Street Journal