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also mat
or matt
as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss
I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny
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The liquid lipstick has a semi-matte finish and is available in 13 super-saturated shades that won't bleed, thanks to its patented curved applicator that ensures the ultimate precision.
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Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 21 May 2021
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
But while this might remind the viewer of Op Art, Frieling and Wouters would rather emphasize how a super-matte finish makes this effect possible.
—Whitney Mallett, Curbed, 2 June 2022
In this kitchen by Romanek Design Studio, one of the walls is covered in a slab of natural stone while the other is lined with edgy matte black tiles.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 21 May 2021
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
But while this might remind the viewer of Op Art, Frieling and Wouters would rather emphasize how a super-matte finish makes this effect possible.
—Whitney Mallett, Curbed, 2 June 2022
In this kitchen by Romanek Design Studio, one of the walls is covered in a slab of natural stone while the other is lined with edgy matte black tiles.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
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This is good news on its own, since community colleges were flat bludgeoned with enrollment declines during the pandemic.Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Liver: The liver is smooth and deep reddish-purple, with a bit flat, large, and irregular shape.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Comic Sans arrived at precisely the moment when computers became tools for personal expression rather than just dull workhorses, and users wanted fonts to match.Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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With Venus in Sagittarius energizing your sixth house, the mundane becomes anything but dull.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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On October 25, Turner stepped out in perhaps the most basic wardrobe staple there is: a pair of heather grey sweatpants with no added frills or intrigue.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024
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These sneakers come in an orchid, black, white and neutral grey colorway that’s perfect for casual use.Rudie Obias, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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In the dim light of the forest, with shadows and foliage obscuring the view, a brief glimpse of a bear standing upright could be confused with the legendary Sasquatch.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Listen to this article A siren screamed down 31st Street as six men faced one another in a dim church and began to chant.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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There’s a massive visual overhaul with new shaders and lighting, which seem to make things a big darker all around.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, the mill is seeing demand for dark rinse washes.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.
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