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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Cartier continued to be a bright spot for Richemont, despite a weaker fourth quarter. —

Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 That said, the premium gin market might be a bright spot after all as the vertical is anticipated to grow from $16.7 billion in 2024 to $23.9 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.69% during the forecast period. —

Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 In a bright spot in an otherwise devastating week, Crowley said firefighters successfully formed a perimeter around the Sunset Fire with a combined air and ground assault. —

Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025 Promising Punch Another bright spot this season has been the play of freshman forward David Punch. —

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