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
Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
This weightless elixir is powered by vegan ingredients to not only add a glossy luster but protect your strands against damage and color fading.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
On the bright side, since persistently high inflation, induced by hefty tariffs, would prevent the Fed from lowering borrowing costs, cash-like and bond investments could keep some of their luster for a little longer, too.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Mining towns blossomed and thrived, but gold’s value lost its luster after the Great Depression.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The golden age of medicine was ill-equipped to counter these maladies, and once again, as the luster of conventional health expertise waned, wellness surged.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
This weightless elixir is powered by vegan ingredients to not only add a glossy luster but protect your strands against damage and color fading.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
On the bright side, since persistently high inflation, induced by hefty tariffs, would prevent the Fed from lowering borrowing costs, cash-like and bond investments could keep some of their luster for a little longer, too.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
Mining towns blossomed and thrived, but gold’s value lost its luster after the Great Depression.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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Jonathan Van Ness Jonathan Van Ness brought a metallic sheen to the 2025 Golden Globes after party hosted by UTA.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 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
Verb
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Four lowriders, parked alongside gas pumps, gleamed in the afternoon sun in Altadena.—
Ken Bensinger,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Venus and Saturn will appear in the southwest, Jupiter will gleam overhead, and Mars will appear to rise in the east.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, the smart display has a much more modest luminance level and will adjust its white balance to blend with its surroundings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
26 Nov. 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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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What her ex-husband said about their Miami experience January 09, 2025 9:42 PM Bryant’s campaign shone a spotlight on Miami and served as the model for anti-gay rights activists who organized around the country.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Instead of just talking about inclusion, show it by giving everyone space to shine and actually listen.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Arizona: Is this a typical Tommy Lloyd team in terms of offensive polish and connectivity?—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Pets are on the floors more often than humans, so be particularly careful with floor cleansers, polishes, and waxes.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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Corsair says the monitor can hit 350 nits of brightness.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Jan. 2025
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Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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