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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
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as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Recent Examples of lustrous
The lustrous attire brought sparkle to a carpet that was also full of colors, from pale pink Dior (on Anya Taylor-Joy); to navy Carolina Herrera (on Kate Hudson); to red Dolce & Gabbana (on Dakota Fanning).
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
After leaving it on for two to three minutes, rinse it off, and voila—balanced color and a lustrous sheen.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Fashion-forward, contemporary brand Ganni has leaned into lustrous finishes this season with some seriously chic results.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
After leaving it on for two to three minutes, rinse it off, and voila—balanced color and a lustrous sheen.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Fashion-forward, contemporary brand Ganni has leaned into lustrous finishes this season with some seriously chic results.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
Adjective
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This, combined with the luminous glow effect makes everything look distractingly cheap in a show that is clearly expensive and largely well-shot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Monica Schipper / Getty Images Lupita Nyong'o looks luminous in a dress with pearl accents.—
Justine Goode,
NBC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The detonation sent chunks of debris raining down over the area, creating a dazzling artificial meteor shower for people in The Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast, among other locales.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Top 5 Women: Ariana Grande and Schiaparelli Win Big Five dazzling actresses and zero surprises topped the list of women seen at the Oscars 2025.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows, a smoky eye and glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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For years, he’s been a discerning voice that’s helped shape the cultural conversation from inside the glossy pages of GQ as an editor.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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That’s quite a glowing endorsement of Kansas City as the host for the Big 12 men’s and women’s tournaments.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Hairdresser Fer Martinez styled the model’s dark tresses in a sleek bun, while makeup artist Sergio Antón De Las Nieves gave her a tan cut crease, winged eyeliner and lip gloss.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Moretti is meant to be sleek and ominous, but his costumes look cheap—ill-fitting velvet suits with beaded appliques that seem more crafty than couture.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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Navigating New Financial Technologies Beware the temptation to chase the shiniest new technology.—
Arleo Dordar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the drama series, the shiny surface of the Bellaire empire begins to crack, revealing their ruthless ways.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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