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
Quispe López, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
The initial luster of Cole’s promotion in the middle of the 2021-22 season dimmed considerably amid a seemingly endless string of losses.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The wax record actually included water within it, which added to its luster and surely convinced some longtime fans to purchase another copy.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
So, not only does this raise slight sanitary concerns, but your family heirlooms will begin to lose their luster and clarity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Even vacations start to lose their luster after long enough.
—Quispe López, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
The initial luster of Cole’s promotion in the middle of the 2021-22 season dimmed considerably amid a seemingly endless string of losses.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The wax record actually included water within it, which added to its luster and surely convinced some longtime fans to purchase another copy.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
So, not only does this raise slight sanitary concerns, but your family heirlooms will begin to lose their luster and clarity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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The formula’s sheer color is buildable and has a pretty sheen—perfect for natural looks or layering for a bit more oomph.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many of the recent appeals dealing with the power of federal agencies have taken on a political sheen, with conservative groups challenging policies embraced by the Biden administration – including student loan forgiveness, environmental regulations and Covid-19 restrictions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Less than two weeks after Luis Enrique’s appointment, the first team took up residence at the club’s gleaming new training centre, the PSG Campus, in Poissy, 25 kilometres west of central Paris.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The historic fantasy of the Great White Way as a glamorous montage of gleaming marquees, sparky backstage romances, and elegant audiences reveling in black tie was a Hollywood concoction, arguably false from the start.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The contrast ratio indicates the difference in luminance between the brightest white and the darkest black a monitor can produce.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The contrast ratio indicates the difference in luminance between the brightest white and the darkest black that a monitor can produce.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Lawrence received many pearls of wisdom from Robin Williams, and one shines bright even three decades later.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Well, Shadows exhibits a level of polish and handcrafted care that many Odyssey detractors felt was lacking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sam said the transformation went deeper than aesthetic polish.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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