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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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
This storm of issues has stoked concerns that the high-quality ‘made in Germany’ moniker may be losing its luster in the shift away from ICE vehicles.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
This storm of issues has stoked concerns that the high-quality ‘made in Germany’ moniker may be losing its luster in the shift away from ICE vehicles.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luster. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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