1
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
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as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Recent Examples of lustrous
Drawing inspiration from Woolf’s famous novel Mrs. Dalloway, Cunningham’s lustrous prose resembles Woolf’s in its bright, tumbling relation of consciousness.
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Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
These lustrous begonias look even more impressive in a tall urn or planter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
These lustrous begonias look even more impressive in a tall urn or planter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
Adjective
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For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The elastic waistband adds hidden comfort, while the pleats and drape elevate them for polished settings—think summer work events, outdoor dinners, or even light packing for an Italian vacation.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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The slippers’ smooth leather soles would be chalked to improve their grip on polished wooden floors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Myers, the bold socks and glossy heel offered a fresh punctuation mark — finishing a uniform look that felt equal parts costume, commentary and character study.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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While wearing the same outfit in another picture, Lopez sits in a director’s chair showing off a pair of glossy brown platforms.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Marc Newson brought a fresh and daring perspective to the design that’s culminated in a sleek, sculptural and futuristic superyacht that’s unlike anything else.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 70-footer is defined by both its looks—a sleek exterior and sporty rounded superstructure—and top speed of 35 knots, thanks to three Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines that produce 2,700 hp.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Theatrically, Homan, who wore a dark suit in the brutal D.C. heat, his bald dome shiny as a hard hat, looked at his watch.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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And even without a mopping feature, our tester noticed the floor looked shiny after use.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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