variants
also mat
or matt
as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss
I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny
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Recent Examples of matte
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.
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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
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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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
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
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Tight end Jordan Akins was open in the flat, but Watson didn’t see him and was stopped short of the first down on a keeper.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are gold pulls that make the piece look luxe, a flat bottom construction that increases stability and gives it a clean look, and fluted wood on the front for a mid-century modern-inspired design.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For optimal baking, open the containers to check their aroma and if the smell is dull throw it away.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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Announcer Kevin Frazier, who missed no chance to remind you that this was Hollywood’s biggest party — as opposed, by implication, to the Oscars and Emmys, chained to their dull academies — chimed in with factoids about presenters and winners, like a wedding DJ working the crowd.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The actress, whose divorce from Brad Pitt was finalized on January 3 after eight years of separation, wore all black to run her errands, while Knox wore a grey T-shirt and shorts.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Wearing a grey jacket and white shirt, the Deadpool & Wolverine star was on hand to introduce honoree Wicked, which the National Board of Review named the best movie of 2024.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most celestial objects, such as distant galaxies, nebulae and stars, emit very dim light.—
Jess Thomson,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Anxious evacuees stood in the lobby lit by dim emergency power – their pets, bags, and children in tow.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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TikTok's attorney suggested the app would basically go dark.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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Schaeffer, 22, was seen leaving her home on May 23, 2022, with her black-and-white cat, Izzy, and getting into a dark gray BMW that had been parked across the street for six hours, according to security video.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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