How to Use brightness in a Sentence

brightness

noun
  • But that's not the key to its brightness.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 May 2026
  • Lemon juice and fresh thyme add an earthy brightness to each bowl.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The city kids were struck by the brightness of the stars above the ranch.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
  • Soft off-whites, beiges, greiges, and pinks bring brightness while adding warmth.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
  • Love the idea of orange nails but not ready for the brightness?
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 31 July 2025
  • Set your screen brightness to match the lighting in your room.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • How does its brightness compare now with full?
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2026
  • What emerged was not a steady, upward march of brightness.
    — Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • What is the best way to dry white clothes to maintain their brightness?
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • Juice from one orange adds brightness while a jalapeño brings heat.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • For a full meal, serve with rice and a squeeze of lime for an extra shot of brightness.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
  • Jalapeño and scallions add brightness and bite, while a touch of cilantro gives it fresh lift.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
  • But be careful when using it to add brightness to a dark space.
    — Kiersten Willis, ajc, 22 Apr. 2022
  • This can add some brightness and revive the look of your entry.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
  • The cake gets an extra boost of brightness from orange or lemon zest.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
  • These get a touch of brightness from lemon zest, and the best part is how easy the dough is to work with.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • Slide the toggle to the left to lower brightness or to the right to raise it.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The study measured light in lux, a standard unit of brightness.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 June 2026
  • At minimum, dim your brightness and switch on night mode.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
  • There is an on/off switch at the top of the shade for easy reach but note that the brightness is not dimmable.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The dust reflects light, thus boosting the brightness of the comet.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • White stitching across the front adds a little splash of brightness.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 11 June 2026
  • But brightness isn’t all there is to consider here.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Ahead, the best kojic acid products to bring brightness back to your skin.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There’s brightness, hope, and passion.
    — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In our taste test, our panel praised the contender’s brightness.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Laser offers a larger screen size but doesn’t give the kind of peak brightness as a screen.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 July 2022
  • At such a far distance, the comet's brightness tipped astronomers off to its large size.
    — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2022
  • On the other menu, some plump pickled shrimp are added for a burst of brightness and chew.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • But there is reason to look for brightness in these dark days, and there is plenty to be found.
    — Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 July 2022

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