What does "bright spot" mean?

A good part of something that is otherwise fairly bad or unpleasant.

What is a synonym for "bright spot"?

Common synonyms include: sunbeam.

noun

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Noun

1
A good part of something that is otherwise fairly bad or unpleasant. figuratively
"Nevertheless, there are a few bright spots. Both railways have some smartly-timed R.D.C. schedules over the shorter distances."
2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bright, spot.

"Nevertheless, there are a few bright spots. Both railways have some smartly-timed R.D.C. schedules over the shorter distances."