The name grandis refers to the large wingspan and the bright appearance.

Lead glass has a higher refractive index, making its appearance sparkling, bright, and brilliant in light.

This gave the station a very bright appearance.

Grey granite also contributes to the station's very bright appearance.

Its foliage is narrow and glossy with a bright green appearance.

This characteristic gives the plant a bright, glossy appearance.

The same, yet with a different, brighter appearance as if it were newly-built.

The inner wall and floor has a high albedo, giving the crater a bright appearance.

This explains in part its brighter appearance at solstices.

In cold conditions it can have a bright orange appearance.