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
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
New York — Mike Armata has been staring at lackluster tomatoes for a month now.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
His production was lackluster at Auburn, especially in the pass rush department, but a 6-foot-6, 276-pound frame offers intrigue that could make sense for the Cowboys in the 20s.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
He has been criticized recently after a run of lackluster results in friendlies, including a 5-1 loss to the United States in November.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Gin said San Diego hiring patterns seemed to follow lackluster growth throughout the nation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
New York — Mike Armata has been staring at lackluster tomatoes for a month now.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
His production was lackluster at Auburn, especially in the pass rush department, but a 6-foot-6, 276-pound frame offers intrigue that could make sense for the Cowboys in the 20s.
—Nick Harris
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
He has been criticized recently after a run of lackluster results in friendlies, including a 5-1 loss to the United States in November.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Noun
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Shraya seems to find comfort within this grayness, and in the autonomy that comes from shifting the question from who is good and who is bad to who is good for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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This product is the one to reach for when your skin looks dull or tired.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Never a dull day in Frisco with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include fatigue, weakness and paleness.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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The prospects for Washington-Tehran peace talks remained murky, amplifying questions over oil and gas supplies worldwide.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sheinbaum said the federal government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the still-murky incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 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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Set dark green pieces aside separately.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs did not officially make a roster move to add Riley to their active roster because of the murkiness of whether the game would be played.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mahan and Villaraigosa are the only two Democrats who have publicly called to roll back regulations on the state’s oil and gas market, illustrating the political murkiness at the nexus of California’s climate and affordability challenges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mood in the classroom has been somber, Hall said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The music video featured a montage of Miley Cyrus' early days, as her somber dad strummed the guitar.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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