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
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The formula stars antioxidant-rich alma extract for added luster, while sea kelp adds a light texture.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The reboot comes at a delicate time for the restaurant giant, which is under pressure to boost sales and revive a brand that has lost its luster with some customers.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The change could give a sense of whether the company, which Buffett built into a trillion-dollar conglomerate, will lose its luster as its longtime leader steps back.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The formula stars antioxidant-rich alma extract for added luster, while sea kelp adds a light texture.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The reboot comes at a delicate time for the restaurant giant, which is under pressure to boost sales and revive a brand that has lost its luster with some customers.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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Their minimalist design offered contrast to the textural details of the archival ensemble, grounding the look with a subtle sheen.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The product delivers a subtle sheen on your lips and leaves it moisturized for hours.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
6 June 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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Grace Karin Zip-Front Midi Dress with Pockets A gleaming gold zipper down the front lends a dramatic flourish to this little black dress with a banded waist and cap sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The futuristic design features gleaming white concrete, glass and water in a complex of five buildings designed by famous Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela in 1998.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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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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All of these parameters—luminance (brightness), chrominance (color), frame rate, and even laser-pulse rate—will be independently adjustable on future movie projectors.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Feb. 2014
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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If your piece doesn’t do that, no amount of polish will save it.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Soft gel nails, on the other hand, are lighter and more flexible as they are made from a flexible gel, similar to the gel used in gel polish.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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