“Uvitex 2B stain is an optical brightener that specifically binds to the chitin of fungal cell walls.”

“You might imagine that a brightener was some sort of patent polisher for stoves, metal, or even boots.”

“Mine was to gird my loins at Lucille's and Redfern's, in order to become a brightener.”

“An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.”

“The ministers learned to love the boy for his mental brightness, his moral excellence, and his sincere piety.”

“I felt a reassuring increase in alertness and enthusiasm and a brightness in mood. And as happens with me when I have caffeine, I became quite talkative and spoke to and joked with many people during the workout.”

“Arches Bright White is created without optical brighteners or bleaches with only the purest well water and cotton fibers, company officials said.”

“Softeners, optical brighteners, and antistatic agents also may be used on some fabrics.”

“See? Waggish Samurai, built for the ages, goes gushy puppy dog for brighteners.”

“Asteroid brightnesses change every few hours as they spin, first brightening when they are broadside to us and fading when end-on.”

“Summer brights include red, various shades of pink, sunshine yellows and lots of pastel shades and candy colours.”

“Highly saturated with pigment, brights are not diluted with black or white.”

“This morning I noticed a cherry tree which has begun its spiralling journey towards the burning brights of autumn colour.”