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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as in grayness
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Recent Examples of lackluster
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Intel comes back to earth after a lackluster earnings forecast.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Due to Mercy's lackluster debut, next week's slate of releases is poised to generate a new box office champ.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
Aside from the 25-5 run that got them back in the game in the second half, the Spurs were lackluster in almost every area.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Intel comes back to earth after a lackluster earnings forecast.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Due to Mercy's lackluster debut, next week's slate of releases is poised to generate a new box office champ.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
Aside from the 25-5 run that got them back in the game in the second half, the Spurs were lackluster in almost every area.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Noun
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The region’s oft-sung-about grayness turns neon, swirling together in a piercing hue of evergreen and dark blues.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that is gratifying after two episodes of somewhat dull table-setting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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All in all, 2026 asks you to grow up without growing dull or losing your sense of wonder.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, paleness, and a rapid heart rate.—
Peter Pressman,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s is a bold prediction, and one belied by the fact that the revolution founded by Fidel Castro in the 1950s has survived all manner of murky CIA assassination plots and decades of economic arm twisting.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The legality of doing so, however, remains murky as the fate of a follow-up bill known as the Clarity Act—which has big potential implications for stablecoins—remains unclear.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rising demand for low-iron, seamless glass In the past few decades, low-iron glass, known for its colorlessness, has become the contemporary symbol of high-end architecture.—
Aki Ishida,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jim is the only one standing still, staring straight at the camera with his intense, dark-blue eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Small described the shooter as a male who was wearing dark clothing and black and white shoes.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite the murkiness of the water, Chris jumped in to swim.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s the murkiness that makes any grand statement about the previous 17 games difficult.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The mood was somber, glowing, and peaceful.—
Ed Bok Lee,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The city is home to Museum Island – a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring five world-class museums – and to historical sites like the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust Museum, which are somber yet must-visit places.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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