bright spot

[ brahyt spot ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bright spot¹

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

Beauvais says an unexpected bright spot has been her friendship with Sutton Stracke, a wealthy divorced woman and West Hollywood boutique owner who also joined the show in Season 10.

From Los Angeles Times

As someone born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, who moved to the U.S. when she was 7, her platform now — and its potential for good, whether it’s escapism or speaking out — is a bright spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Bidegaray’s victory marked a bright spot for Democrats, and preserves a liberal majority on the Montana Supreme Court that will fight legislative assaults on women, LGBTQ+ people, the environment, and other Republican targets.

From Slate

The women described feeling like they had to be the "bright spot in everyone's day," saying it was up to them to manage their husbands' emotions when things got rough and the farmers got grumpy.

From Science Daily

As the future clouds for Walt Disney Co.’s lucrative theme parks business, one bright spot continues to be its cruise line.

From Los Angeles Times