variants
or lustre
1
as in sheen
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
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as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster
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or lustre
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of luster
Jon Younger, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
And just as so much of hip-hop has grappled (and continues to grapple) with the American dream and its dueling luster and infeasibility, so has Minaj throughout her career — both inside and outside of her music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
The severe deterioration of the real estate market and a slump in Chinese stocks have given gold a new luster, and the enormous appetite for gold that China’s central bank has shown has rippled out to Chinese citizens too.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Peptide and glycine are the stars here, which work to strengthen strands and reverse signs of damage—from split ends to dull luster.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
As traditional firms lose their luster, Catalant sees an opening.
—Jon Younger, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
And just as so much of hip-hop has grappled (and continues to grapple) with the American dream and its dueling luster and infeasibility, so has Minaj throughout her career — both inside and outside of her music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
The severe deterioration of the real estate market and a slump in Chinese stocks have given gold a new luster, and the enormous appetite for gold that China’s central bank has shown has rippled out to Chinese citizens too.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
Peptide and glycine are the stars here, which work to strengthen strands and reverse signs of damage—from split ends to dull luster.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
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The sheen of politics might be the X factor that makes his shows such a potent topic of discussion, but the thing that keeps people coming back has always been far more banal.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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The appearance is crystal clear with a bright sheen.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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The high-rise waist and slim fit help these gleaming pants look and feel more wearable.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Surfaces with gleaming mother-of-pearl finishes, white terracotta floors splashed with mocha and pink accents, and glitzy aquamarine headboards.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, the smart display has a much more modest luminance level and will adjust its white balance to blend with its surroundings.PCMAG, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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Women temporarily synchronize their menstrual cycles with the luminance and gravimetric cycles of the Moon Merriam-Webster.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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This month, Jupiter, Mars and Venus are all shining brightly after dark, with Saturn also visible and two other planets in tow.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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After all, the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
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As a garment of utility, but also emotion, the blazer offers a sense of maturity and polish that isn’t always as strongly conveyed with a simple T-shirt or knit—a look that’s become my default.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Its impressive polish and scope land it on this list.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The planet and star will be at almost equal brightness and their color contrast will be striking.Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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And the eclipse ends as the moon returns to normal brightness at 4:47 a.m.Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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