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Synonyms

bright side

Idioms  

  1. A favorable or hopeful aspect, as in Bob is inclined to look on the bright side of everything. This idiom uses bright in the sense of “lit up with gladness or hope.” [First half of 1800s] Also see glass is half full.

Example Sentences

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Barabak: You know me; always one to look on the bright side!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On the bright side, key oncology growth drivers at AstraZeneca such as Imfinzi, Tagrisso and Calquence are expected to deliver strong performances, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Elsewhere, “Navalny” filmmaker Daniel Roher also tries to look at the bright side in his latest, “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist,” but only after gazing into the abyss.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

On the bright side, you’ve been able to prevent a permanently reduced Social Security benefit by being able to wait until your FRA.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

It was as if the sky had quickly rolled over, changing its bright side to dark, bringing sleep with it for my companions.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

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