Cryptic crossword clue
Actress Annette gets proper cheering 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BRIGHTENING

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What does BRIGHTENING mean?

BRIGHTENING verb
  1. To make bright or brighter in color.
  2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
  3. To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
  4. To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
  5. To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
  6. To make acute or witty; to enliven.
BRIGHTENING noun
  1. An instance of becoming brighter.

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