: a dull lusterless surface (as on gilding, metalwork, or satin)
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the upcoming workshops and meetings include photography hiking, matting and mounting photographs and tips on how to enter photography contests.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Brushing helps prevent matting, removes debris and can reduce dry skin caused by indoor heating.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Rath agrees and suggests changing the matting to a colorful one to completely transform the piece.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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In the '90s, braiders primarily used synthetic hair, mainly because that’s what was widely available, but which came with its fair share of knotting and matting.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the upcoming workshops and meetings include photography hiking, matting and mounting photographs and tips on how to enter photography contests.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Brushing helps prevent matting, removes debris and can reduce dry skin caused by indoor heating.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Rath agrees and suggests changing the matting to a colorful one to completely transform the piece.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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