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variants: or matt

Definition of matte

(Entry 1 of 3)

variant spellings of mat entry 3 1

matte

adjective

\ ˈmat

variants: or less commonly mat or matt

Definition of matte (Entry 2 of 3)

: lacking or deprived of luster (see luster entry 1 sense 1) or gloss: such as

a : having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights matte metals a matte finish

b : having a rough or granular (see granular sense 1) surface

matte

noun

\ ˈmat

Definition of matte (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : a crude mixture of sulfides formed in smelting sulfide ores of metals (such as copper, lead, or nickel)

2 : a motion-picture effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (such as a background painting)

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Synonyms & Antonyms for matte

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

Examples of matte in a Sentence

Adjective a photograph with a matte finish I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The 22-year-old reported to the Detroit Tigers’ spring training facility Sunday morning, cruising into the players' parking lot at Joker Marchant Stadium in a matte-gray 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 20 Feb. 2022 The pastel theme extends to the eye shadows, four of which are shimmers and eight that are matte. — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Feb. 2022 In addition to modern silhouettes, today’s popular offerings are matte rather than shiny, says Mr. Rosser, who is based in Dallas. — Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022 Designed for daily commuting, the bag features a matte weather-resistant coating and is made of recycled fabric. — Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2022 Importantly, Samsung appears to have settled for a matte glass aspect for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. — Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Dec. 2021 The optional extra also includes matte carbon-fiber trim to the likes of the steering wheel, door panels, and center console. — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2021 Packaging aside, the semi-matte lipstick shades are gorgeous and comfortable enough for all-day wearing. — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2022 While the skin was kept fresh with a semi-matte glow, powered by Tula’s daily sunscreen and rose glow eye balm beneath an application of MAC’s Studio Fix Tech Cream-to-Powder Foundation, the eyes were the stars of the makeup look. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Ratajkowski kept her glam low-key and ‘90s inspired, sweeping her hair into a bun and wearing a subtle, muted pink lip color with a matte finish. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 May 2022 Its matte finish is buildable, has a slight glow to it, and keeps your skin from looking cakey. — Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022 The fabric of the clothes are a mix of matte and shine and prices range from $15 to $95. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 20 Apr. 2022 The coverage has to be just so: enough to even skin tone and conceal redness, under-eye darkness, and hyperpigmentation, without being matte or obvious. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 24 Mar. 2021 What really seals the deal for me, though, is the texture, which is beyond creamy, and has a matte finish. — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2022 Tarte Shape Tape Concealer delivers long-lasting coverage that feels barely there with a matte finish. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 This advanced all-natural moisturizer from Awake Human hydrates, softens, and smooths the skin with a unique matte-finish formula. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Available in 13 shades, the cruelty-free and vegan cover-up is full coverage and has a matte finish. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

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