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
Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Fairy tales, in general, have lost their luster over the years as women have realized hinging your entire identity on the prospect of a man coming to save you is simply not a sustainable way of life.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
For those who are looking for smaller updates, switching existing cabinet hardware, smaller lighting fixtures, or decorative accents is a great way to embrace the soft luster of polished brass.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
The Clash, the past three years, has been at The Coliseum in Los Angeles — initially a big hit that lost its luster by its third year running there.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The wanting luster of the league’s once premier All-Star event adds to the nostalgia of Carter’s epic performance 25 years ago.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Fairy tales, in general, have lost their luster over the years as women have realized hinging your entire identity on the prospect of a man coming to save you is simply not a sustainable way of life.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
For those who are looking for smaller updates, switching existing cabinet hardware, smaller lighting fixtures, or decorative accents is a great way to embrace the soft luster of polished brass.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
The Clash, the past three years, has been at The Coliseum in Los Angeles — initially a big hit that lost its luster by its third year running there.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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Four of the dancers, representing wind, wear sheer, pleated capes with an iridescent sheen that attached to shoulder straps and arm bands.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Its ’90s-style silhouette, combined with textured sheen, creates a flattering spring dress that finds a sweet spot between minimalism and maximalism.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 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
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even with the panel’s average peak luminance, very sunny shots look bright and natural, with the mini-LED dimming ensuring strong details in shaded parts of the frame.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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Raw images also skip noise reduction; Lightroom's default noise reduction does a very good job cutting away color noise but leaves some grain (luminance noise) to avoid a waxy look.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That paradox defines so much of the ongoing story: the more hype that circulates about lesser tokens, the more bitcoin’s steady fundamentals shine.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The week ahead will shine a light on both, with more tariffs supposedly set to kick in and fresh jobs data on the way.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Vince’s classic khaki option provides instant polish, while floaty styles from Proenza Schouler and Ulla Johnson transition from spring-to-summer fabulously.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Employers associated these cultural signals with perceptions of polish, warmth and competence.—
Bethany Thompson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The low-profile scissor keys feel nice to type on, and there's a convenient shortcut row for functions like volume, screen brightness, emoji, and more.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The golden yellow hue injects energy and brightness to entryways, kitchens, and social spaces, and layering it with the cool, crisp white hue makes for a fresh and airy color scheme perfect for spring.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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