as in dulled
not having brightness, brilliance, or vitality
a lackluster, dingy Main Street a lackluster performance His writing can be lackluster at times.
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as in grayness
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Recent Examples of lackluster
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the lackluster box office, Ford is no stranger to critics commenting on any of the Indiana films.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
The Royals are optimistic that veteran outfielders Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez can return to form after each experienced a lackluster 2024 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
Jeep hoped to cram all of Ford’s remarks into a 60-second commercial, Francois said, but the results were lackluster.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Rock didn’t seem to be warming to the crowd’s lackluster reception.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite the lackluster box office, Ford is no stranger to critics commenting on any of the Indiana films.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2025
The Royals are optimistic that veteran outfielders Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez can return to form after each experienced a lackluster 2024 season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
Jeep hoped to cram all of Ford’s remarks into a 60-second commercial, Francois said, but the results were lackluster.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Culture Ministry officials are also debating whether some statues with murky provenance could be fakes.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Following his release, Yarden was met by his sister and father in a somber reunion.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The image of Kurdi, dead and face down in the sand, soon became a somber meme—one that, for a while, helped garner widespread sympathy and financial support for refugees landing by the thousands on Greece’s shores.—
Lauren Markham,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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But every once in a while, something happens in the world that drives the lingo out of obscurity and into popular discussions.—
Talmon Joseph Smith,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Instead of fading into obscurity, Monero demonstrated remarkable resilience.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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