as in dulled
not having brightness, brilliance, or vitality
a lackluster, dingy Main Street a lackluster performance His writing can be lackluster at times.
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Recent Examples of lackluster
Ben Weiss, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The company’s stock performance — and that of other luxury players — has been buffeted by uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs, a slowdown in China and lackluster trading.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
On June 25, Boston put in a lackluster effort in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, managing just three hits and a couple of walks.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
These high multiples imply that investors are paying a substantial premium for a company exhibiting lackluster financial results.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The lackluster trading day follows a stellar Thursday when the S&P 500 posted a record high of 6,280 points.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The company’s stock performance — and that of other luxury players — has been buffeted by uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs, a slowdown in China and lackluster trading.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
On June 25, Boston put in a lackluster effort in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, managing just three hits and a couple of walks.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
These high multiples imply that investors are paying a substantial premium for a company exhibiting lackluster financial results.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Adjective
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Generally, names as a kind of artist name are quite dull nowadays anyway.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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Sometimes, an artist who is too long viewed as an outsider to Music City's style and sound will see the shine of the bright lights grow dull on their art.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Anton and his second wife adopted Jean sometime during the Depression, but the details are murky.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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While the Celtics have made a couple of small additions, the future is still a bit murky.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Look for bronze or dark spots on the foliage or prominent purple veins.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The work’s third movement offers an intriguing pizzicato section, as well moments of discordant — though not somber — unease.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Live 00:00 06:12 06:12 Officials give timeline of response efforts as floods impacted Texas 06:12 Kerrville Police Community Services Officer Chief Jonathan Lamb painted a somber picture of how the morning of July 4 unfolded as floods took over Hunt, when most residents were asleep.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Without these, even the most advanced models may languish in obscurity.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Hometown beauty queen Barbara Parker is plucked from obscurity and rebranded as Sophie Straw, the star of the BBC’s latest hit comedy.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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