How to Use brightness in a Sentence
brightness
noun
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The screen had the same brightness, and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were both on.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
24 Sep. 2021
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Slide the toggle to the left to lower brightness or to the right to raise it.
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Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
1 Nov. 2021
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This will take measurements of the brightness of the light.
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Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
13 Mar. 2024
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It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
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Claire Rutter,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2024
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The only thing our tester would change is the brightness.
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Madison Yauger,
Peoplemag,
30 Aug. 2022
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There is an on/off switch at the top of the shade for easy reach but note that the brightness is not dimmable.
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Elizabeth Berry,
Good Housekeeping,
28 Aug. 2023
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The more lumens in a bulb, the higher the brightness, and vice versa.
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Madison Yauger,
Peoplemag,
20 June 2023
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It’s also got a dimmable touch switch to choose the brightness.
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Mia Meltzer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2024
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The peak brightness has gotten a boost up to 3,000 nits, too.
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Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
25 June 2024
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It is set to reach peak brightness around 6:09 p.m. ET.
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Annabelle Spranklen,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2023
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And the eclipse ends as the moon returns to normal brightness at 4:47 a.m.
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Dean Regas,
The Enquirer,
19 Dec. 2024
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There's a lot of brightness, but there's a lot of darkness.
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Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fix, for now, is to just adjust the brightness settings.
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Washington Post,
9 Dec. 2021
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From there, the moon will begin to lose its brightness.
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Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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Lemon zest and juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness to the dressing.
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Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2023
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Lemon and verbena add brightness to the soft notes of rose.
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Aleksandra Crapanzano,
Bon Appétit,
7 Feb. 2022
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But with a little extra brightness, the moon should be able to shine through any breaks in the clouds.
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oregonlive,
30 Aug. 2023
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Lumens are one of the best ways to compare bulb brightness.
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Kat De Naoum,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2024
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Speaking of, the screen also hits a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
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Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
10 July 2024
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Echoes the orange segments in the salad and lends a brightness to the dressing.
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Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2024
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Light: Hear a tone that changes with the brightness of the environment.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report,
Fox News,
16 Dec. 2023
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This can add some brightness and revive the look of your entry.
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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
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Laser offers a larger screen size but doesn’t give the kind of peak brightness as a screen.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
1 July 2022
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There is also brightness in the imprint Mr. Gao and Ms. Ma left here.
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New York Times,
19 Apr. 2022
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The display supports up to a 600-nit brightness, along with the P3 color gamut.
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Maren Estrada,
BGR,
8 Apr. 2022
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The cake gets an extra boost of brightness from orange or lemon zest.
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Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
17 Apr. 2023
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At such a far distance, the comet's brightness tipped astronomers off to its large size.
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Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2022
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But be careful when using it to add brightness to a dark space.
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Kiersten Willis,
ajc,
22 Apr. 2022
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Aside from the delicate onion flavor of the herb, the butter has a brightness from fresh lemon zest and a hint of heat from the black pepper.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 May 2025
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Skylights add more brightness and reduce the reliance on lightbulbs.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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