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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
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as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Recent Examples of lustrous
The lustrous attire brought sparkle to a carpet that was also full of colors, from pale pink Dior (on Anya Taylor-Joy); to navy Carolina Herrera (on Kate Hudson); to red Dolce & Gabbana (on Dakota Fanning).
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
After leaving it on for two to three minutes, rinse it off, and voila—balanced color and a lustrous sheen.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Fashion-forward, contemporary brand Ganni has leaned into lustrous finishes this season with some seriously chic results.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
After leaving it on for two to three minutes, rinse it off, and voila—balanced color and a lustrous sheen.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Fashion-forward, contemporary brand Ganni has leaned into lustrous finishes this season with some seriously chic results.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Throw any of these on with a simple white tee and jeans this spring and expect a polished, put-together look each and every time.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our configuration delivers fast processing, steady gaming performance, long battery life, a dazzling display, and a luxury build.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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To experience the idyllic beauty of the city at its best, visitors can embark on a leisurely cruise atop Lake Pichola, basking in the splendor of the surrounding buildings and then docking at the island of Jag Mandir to enjoy a dazzling sunset.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Monkey continues Perkins’ brand of glossy, inert horror with the kind of cinematography and blocking that calls the wrong kind of attention to itself.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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During the 2024 Emmy Awards, for instance, Selena Gomez’s hairstylist Marissa Marino secured her glossy, shiny look by way of Fekkai’s gleam-boosting hair products — not the least of which was the cream in question itself.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Getty Images Getty Images Just as glowing as Anderson herself is the actor's gratitude for this moment in her career.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Also 6-foot-1, Turner did not come along with as glowing credentials.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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At its permanent venue near Barcelona airport, Kings League matches take place on a bold black pitch measuring 180 feet by 115 feet, evoking the sleek aesthetic of the Laver Cup, reinforcing the league’s modern, cutting-edge identity.—
Asli Pelit,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Munn kept her hair classic with her dark tresses pulled into a sleek low ponytail.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Too many businesses derailed because they weren’t focused on their core strengths, trying to go down paths that made no sense just to impress investors or chase a shiny new thing.—
Damon Stafford,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The actress wore a futuristic, shiny, navy blue gown with an elaborate boxy neck and accentuated the look with silver jewelry.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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