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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 Reid Four-Light Lantern Pendant is the perfect pendant light for vaulted ceilings with its streamlined geometric silhouette, gleaming glass panels, and lustrous metal frame.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The play’s sound (Carolyn Downing) is rich and lustrous throughout, notable showcasing the Indian musical cadences (Andrew T. Mackay is the composer) that propel early scenes.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Her look consisted of a velvety column skirt with a blue floral blossom design against a white backdrop; the garment was finished with long and lustrous gold fringe at the bottom.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Beyond making your strands look more lustrous, this spray-on oil styling mask has a baobab oil-protein technology that rebuild bonds and seals the hair cuticle.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The play’s sound (Carolyn Downing) is rich and lustrous throughout, notable showcasing the Indian musical cadences (Andrew T. Mackay is the composer) that propel early scenes.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Her look consisted of a velvety column skirt with a blue floral blossom design against a white backdrop; the garment was finished with long and lustrous gold fringe at the bottom.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
Beyond making your strands look more lustrous, this spray-on oil styling mask has a baobab oil-protein technology that rebuild bonds and seals the hair cuticle.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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Pearls are formed by living organisms, when an irritant enters a mollusc, typically an oyster, it is coated with layers of nacre, this is the same luminous substance that is on the inside of the shell, more commonly known as mother of pearl.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Ali had ceased looking towards the horizon long before the luminous blue of it became a mock memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Her main forte has always been advertising, and an ability to leverage a large network built over 30 years at NBCU and Turner with a tenacious but polished business approach.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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Music City is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with another dazzling fireworks display and concert.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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The Fourth of July, also referred to as Independence Day, has been celebrated across the United States since 1776 — and nearly 250 years later, big cities, small towns, counties and states alike continue to cap off the night with dazzling displays of fireworks.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Ultimately, though, Lipa's style of minimalist manicure is a timely reminder that an accent or two, added to an otherwise glossy bare nail, can still feel clean rather than showy.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Amazon $79 Nothing Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deliver AirPods Pro-like sound in fun Pikachu-yellow with comfy silicone tips, plus a sleek charging case rarely seen at this price.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale accessory deals Some pretty wild things are going on over in the accessories department, where high-summer necessities like city bags and sleek sunglasses are up to 45% off.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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The President of the United States was in attendance, Robbie Williams sang the official song of the tournament and various flags and shiny inflatables covered the pitch for what felt like an eternity.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Objects and plants under the tree can be lightly speckled with the shiny drops of honeydew or heavily covered with sugary substance and appear as if covered in shellac.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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