bright spot
noun
informal
: a good thing that occurs during a bad or difficult time
Car sales were one of the few bright spots for the economy last year.
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Reese's standout performances have been the only bright spot for a struggling Sky team that's just 7-14 this season under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
DeGrom has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for the Rangers, who many considered the favorites to win the AL West coming into the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Denver’s smart 2-way retention Spencer Jones has been a real bright spot for the Nuggets in the first weekend of Summer League.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
But a potential bright spot is that nine in 10 parents surveyed by Deloitte said their child has a must-have back-to-school item on their list, with 62 percent noting their children influencing them to spend more.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
DeGrom has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for the Rangers, who many considered the favorites to win the AL West coming into the season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Denver’s smart 2-way retention Spencer Jones has been a real bright spot for the Nuggets in the first weekend of Summer League.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
But a potential bright spot is that nine in 10 parents surveyed by Deloitte said their child has a must-have back-to-school item on their list, with 62 percent noting their children influencing them to spend more.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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“Bright spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bright%20spot. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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