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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.

Etymology

Origin of bright spot

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

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He said the new £850,000 Valhalla hybrid supercar was a potential bright spot for the brand.

From BBC

S&P 500 companies are beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates at a higher rate than the long-term average, signaling a bright spot.

From Barron's

Yet the latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year’s turmoil.

From Barron's

S&P 500 companies are beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates at a higher rate than the long-term average, signaling a bright spot.

From Barron's

Yet the latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year’s turmoil.

From Barron's

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