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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2
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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variants
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
Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Vegetable amino acids, vegan keratin Best For: Hair that’s lacking luster.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
The pearls are so rare that constructing a single necklace from this kind (known of their size, shape, and luster), can take up to 20 years of sourcing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
Here's How Fans Saved It Delta is a modern remake of the game that updates its visuals to better achieve the cinematic luster that the original had in its sights, although the 2004 version was no slouch.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The luster is starting to wear off GLP-1 weight-loss drugs including Wegovy and Ozempic as more clinicians warn patients about side effects and other potential risks stemming from their surging demand.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Vegetable amino acids, vegan keratin Best For: Hair that’s lacking luster.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
The pearls are so rare that constructing a single necklace from this kind (known of their size, shape, and luster), can take up to 20 years of sourcing.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
Here's How Fans Saved It Delta is a modern remake of the game that updates its visuals to better achieve the cinematic luster that the original had in its sights, although the 2004 version was no slouch.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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Adding to the sheen is the participation of David Grusch and Sonya Brown.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The best sneakers right now have a statement-making sheen.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 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
Verb
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The grandeur of soaring, 18-foot ceilings; gleaming mahogany finishes; velvet textures; and custom blue-and-white china work create an elegant but approachable ambiance.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But despite the gleaming images of Pyongyang’s new skyline, high-rise living in North Korea is not necessarily a symbol of luxury.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The contrast ratio indicates the difference in luminance between the brightest white and the darkest black that a monitor can produce.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Mar. 2025
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Consider upping the contrast and clarity, sharpening and pushing the saturation and luminance to bolster the red colors of totality — but be so careful not to overdo it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sun is predicted to shine over the next couple of days in the Baltimore area, but there will be a chance of spring showers over the weekend.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Experiment with a few different shades to get that faux French manicure look, top with another layer of the milky polish—and your nails are officially red carpet ready.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The study authors believe the early galaxies may have formed more stars, and stars on a more massive scale, than expected, which would also affect the brightness of the galaxy overall.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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