variants also mat or matt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of matte This specific limited edition is crafted from shiny and matte burgundy porosus crocodile (estimate: $33,400-$40,100). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024 Red velvet makeup sees the classic red lip get a modern makeover with luxe matte or semi-matte formulas that add cosy dimension and glam opulence to makeup. Elle Turner, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023 And Haus Labs by Lady Gaga's Optic Intensity Eco Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black Onyx will coat the bottom lash line with an ultra-matte and smooth finish. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 24 Feb. 2023 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. Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 21 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for matte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
  • From a business perspective, the club remains flat.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But for many Gen-X creatives, compensation has remained flat or decreased, factoring in the rising cost of living.
    Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Miracle leave-in product: on sale for $28 (30% off) Original price: $40 (Ulta) Dealing with dull or damaged hair?
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • No race including Bianco or Jenner should ever be dull, though, and this one likely won’t be either.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Trump acknowledged the potential grey area - and repeated his claim about Biden's cognition - while speaking to reporters on Air Force One.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Notable absences from the superheroic lineup include Scarlett Johansson – who last week sounded off on the dim outlook of her return to the MCU – along with Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dr. Strange and Mark Ruffalo’s fan-favorite Hulk.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
  • There are only three House Republicans in districts former Vice President Harris won in 2024, a dim sign for a Democratic surge.
    Axios, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • TikTok briefly went dark in the US and was pulled from app stores on Jan. 18.
    Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The serum is a beyond-potent combination of 15 percent vitamin C, one percent vitamin E, and 0.5 percent ferulic acid formulated to brighten skin, fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and target fine lines and wrinkles.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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