variants
also mat
or matt
as in flat
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
This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
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The latest version of the budget, now working its way through the Legislature, would set a flat $5 million limit on credit utilization for the next three years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Among the most noteworthy changes are the new seats, designed and built in-house to deliver precise 180-degree maneuverability and full-flat berthing for sleeping on overnight flights.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The body was inside a bag in the trunk of a gray vehicle, which was opened by police due to its pungent smell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Simply pair them with a basic T-shirt (white, gray, or navy blue will do) or a classic button-down shirt for a perfect outfit.—
Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Agathe finds her boss’s remarks dull, but more or less shares these views.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the day-shifters all abruptly acquire eye-black face paint for some unexplained reason.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Even as the United States expanded its rule, there always remained a dim sense that an Empire of Liberty was a contradiction.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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To be fair, the Mission 1 Pro and Action 5 Pro both show a soft image without a lot of detail in this extreme low light scenario, a full-frame camera is a better tool for video in minimal light, but among action cameras the Mission 1 Pro is a standout for dim light.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The royal siblings coordinated with their mother, whose pale blue Catherine Walker ensemble echoed the soft blue tones in George and Louis' matching ties and the delicate light blue detailing woven throughout Charlotte's cream dress.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In a well-hydrated person, urine should appear pale yellow.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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But the true story behind it is a dark, sad and overall pretty confusing one.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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