variants
or less commonly mat
or matt
: lacking or deprived of luster (see luster entry 1 sense 1) or gloss: such as
a
: having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights
matte metals
a matte finish
b
: having a rough or granular (see granular sense 1) surface
1
: a crude mixture of sulfides formed in smelting sulfide ores of metals (such as copper, lead, or nickel)
2
: a movie effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (such as a background painting)
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Examples of matte in a Sentence
Adjective
a photograph with a matte finish
I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
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
Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
The product comes in matte black, matte white, or stainless steel, and features copper hardware.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
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
Noun
Its lightweight, translucent formula is key to a matte, polished look that lasts all day.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
The product comes in matte black, matte white, or stainless steel, and features copper hardware.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matte. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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