brownie point
noun
often capitalized B
: a credit regarded as earned especially by currying favor (as with a superior)
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In 2021, the star said on The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast that taking on the role of Batman, starting with 2016's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, was to score brownie points among his kids.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
But Dwight picks the fight by almost immediately accusing Chickie of patricide, which happens to be true but won’t win you any brownie points, for sure.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Items that showcase innovative new technology or significant moves towards sustainability also get brownie points.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
But Dwight picks the fight by almost immediately accusing Chickie of patricide, which happens to be true but won’t win you any brownie points, for sure.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Items that showcase innovative new technology or significant moves towards sustainability also get brownie points.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for brownie point
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“Brownie point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brownie%20point. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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