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
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
But in recent years the Chinese Super League has lost its luster – in part because of a wider economic slowdown and the government’s extremely strict response to Covid – while the national team has struggled.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
As with Tulane, playing in an NFL facility had been a selling point in recruiting, but sharing had lost its luster with the school and its board of trustees who watched as rivals such as Central Florida built their own stadiums and saw, in general, donations to those schools rise.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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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
But in recent years the Chinese Super League has lost its luster – in part because of a wider economic slowdown and the government’s extremely strict response to Covid – while the national team has struggled.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
As with Tulane, playing in an NFL facility had been a selling point in recruiting, but sharing had lost its luster with the school and its board of trustees who watched as rivals such as Central Florida built their own stadiums and saw, in general, donations to those schools rise.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
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My daughter has been entranced by the crunch of a plastic cup, the elastic of a luggage tag, and the sheen of an airline snack menu.Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Scoop Jacquard Tie-Back Mini Swing Dress The subtle sheen on this A-line dress comes not from sequins but from silvery metallic stitching.Miles Walls, People.com, 13 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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Thousands of such boards gleam flatly under the glaring LED ceiling lights.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Calvin Klein Double-Breasted Rain Jacket with Hood Look chic and pulled together even on rainy or snowy days with this double-breasted trench, which features a double-breasted silhouette with gleaming snaps, peaked lapels, deep angled pockets, and a convenient hood.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 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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The North Node of Destiny will shine a light on your third house of communication, learning, neighborhood connections, and close friends, as well as siblings.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recommended Joy Five years after fire, a shining Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors Two Republican Jersey Shore-area congressmen, Mr. Smith and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, have called on the military to shoot down the drones, citing safety concerns.Bruce Shipowski, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Gomez is reinterpreting the trend for winter and thereby breaking the stereotype that a December polish must be some iteration of red or burgundy.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The high-gloss polish used as the final touch on each sculpture not only evokes the finish of automotive surfaces but also traditional Japanese lacquerware crafts.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Geminids are competing with a full moon The Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, will rise on Saturday and its brightness will outshine some of the shooting stars that are normally visible with the Geminids.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 28-300mm relies on digital corrections to resolve distortion and deliver consistent brightness across the frame.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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