A ray of sunshine

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noun phrase

A person who brings happiness in a difficult time.

My daughter is a ray of sunshine. She always knows how to cheer me up.
Visual representation of "a ray of sunshine" - A person who brings happiness in a difficult time

Often appears as...

  • you are a ray of sunshine
  • bring a ray of sunshine

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Approving

Idiomatic

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Metaphoric Person

Used metaphorically to describe a cheerful and positive person in a difficult situation.

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Even during the blackout, Jake was a ray of sunshine with his funny stories.
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Emotional Impact

Suggests the person has a significant positive emotional effect on others.

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Despite the stress, his kind demeanor was a ray of sunshine to the team.
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Not Literal

It's an idiomatic expression, not referring to actual sunshine.

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You don't need to bring an umbrella when someone's a ray of sunshine!
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