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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

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bright spot

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on critical raw materials in April, and European officials hope such cooperation can be a bright spot in an otherwise strained trans-Atlantic relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Retail sales were a bright spot in the latest data, increasing 1% year-on-year in June, but looking across recent months this measure of domestic household consumption may be stuck in neutral.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

The one-two punch was a bright spot for HBO Max, the home of both programs, and the platform with the most nominations overall at 122.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Amid a turbulent season for the Angels, right-hander José Soriano has been a bright spot and a steady presence in the starting rotation and in the clubhouse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 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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