brightening
- present participle of brighten.
Example Sentences
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The ZEW survey showed expectations brightening in Germany’s automotive sector, a key energy-intensive industry in Europe’s largest economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
An hour later, just before serving, I reached for the microplane again — another pass, another layer, the whole pot brightening at the edges.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
These dark, active regions can distort observations by brightening certain wavelengths and hiding parts of the atmospheric signal.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Common ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help with hydration, peptides for skin plumping, retinals for fine lines and vitamin C for brightening the under-eye area.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
"Who, Lu?" she asked, her voice brightening up, happy like this was some kind of joke.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
