variants
or lustre
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as in sheen
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
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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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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
Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
One thing seems clear: Home DNA testing has lost its luster.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
But as respectful as writer-director Jon Watts is toward creating opportunities for wise-ass capering, the movie is curiously both a labored and a lax attempt at restoring that luster.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
But in the aftermath of a post-pandemic inflation surge, those raises have since lost their luster.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
This pretty pink liquid is even flecked with shimmer made out of pearls, which not only give hair extra luster but also fortify it with its naturally occurring vital minerals.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
One thing seems clear: Home DNA testing has lost its luster.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 1 Oct. 2024
But as respectful as writer-director Jon Watts is toward creating opportunities for wise-ass capering, the movie is curiously both a labored and a lax attempt at restoring that luster.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
But in the aftermath of a post-pandemic inflation surge, those raises have since lost their luster.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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The circular fibers are applied to Isko Iconic, a line that experiments with finishes and coatings to add sheen and raw resin looks to fabrics, and Isko Craft, a line of lightweight fabrics (12 oz. and lower) with heritage and vintage looks.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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Thin plasticine strands stripped the sheen off sports cars parked on the street.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 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
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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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He’s best associated with the gleaming, lush sound of jazz and pop in the ’70s and ’80s, as most famously heard on Michael Jackson’s albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Clean Effortlessly with This High-Power Electric Mop Achieve gleaming floors with ease using the electric mop.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Women temporarily synchronize their menstrual cycles with the luminance and gravimetric cycles of the Moon Merriam-Webster.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tests at Photons to Photos show that the Z 6 III's sensor captures about a half-stop less luminance data when compared with the Z 6 II in its low ISO (50-800) range in both electronic and mechanical shutter modes.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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The thing that hits you is the brilliance of the drama of it.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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As a sixth-generation member of the Swarovski family, her DNA is rich in creativity, craftsmanship, and brilliance.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Data shines a spotlight on blind spots and reveals tangible patterns and trends that might not be evident through intuition alone.Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although he’s never been a ham (most of the stage banter was thank yous and recognizing the musicians and crew), Gilmour’s charisma shined during the songs.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stepping into this shop is a visceral experience — the smell of shoe polish, the blues playing in the background, the walls covered in fading clips from decades-old issues of the Rocky Mountain News.Beth Rankin, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beige and ivory tones are my favorites, even in fall, so this belt was the ideal way to transition some lighter pieces into cooler weather, anchoring them with modern polish and echoing the curves of buttons, earrings, and bracelets.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
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Penn State professor Joel Leja explains that machine learning is completely changing how astronomers process data, enabling rapid analysis of changes in star brightness and revealing orbiting planets.Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This waterproof light beams up to 400 lumens of brightness, and changes output power with the tap of a finger (no futzing with gloves).Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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