variants
or lustre
1
: a glow of reflected light : sheen
specifically
: the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities
the luster of polished metal
2
a
: a glow of light from within : luminosity
the luster of the stars
b
: an inner beauty : radiance
3
: a superficial (see superficial sense 2a) attractiveness or appearance of excellence
scandals have diminished his luster
4
a
: a glass pendant (see pendant sense 1a) used especially to ornament a candlestick or chandelier
b
: a decorative object (such as a chandelier) hung with glass pendants
5
chiefly British
: a fabric with cotton warp and a filling of wool, mohair, or alpaca
6
variants
or lustre
lustered or lustred; lustering or lustring
ˈlə-st(ə-)riŋ 
: to have luster : gleam
1
: to give luster or distinction to
2
: to coat or treat with a substance that imparts luster
Synonyms
Examples of luster in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster
Verb
her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant
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Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The three rooms to the left of the main staircase are divided among themes that persisted even after Surrealism lost its initial luster, in the late 1940s.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
That alliterative term may have lost its luster back in the Reagan administration, but its resurrection feels fitting here.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
The three rooms to the left of the main staircase are divided among themes that persisted even after Surrealism lost its initial luster, in the late 1940s.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luster. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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