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
Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite offering a lackluster library compared to other streaming services, Howdy’s affordability is valued among streaming subscribers who are weary of the industry’s growing use of commercials and rising prices.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
If your pillows are feeling lackluster between washes, tumble dry them on low with no detergent to fluff them up.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
The Federal Reserve will announce its third rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday, as officials confront rising inflation, a lackluster job market and what is likely to be Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Their lackluster showing in the doubleheader’s opener, a 10-3 loss, marked their 20th loss in 31 games.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite offering a lackluster library compared to other streaming services, Howdy’s affordability is valued among streaming subscribers who are weary of the industry’s growing use of commercials and rising prices.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
If your pillows are feeling lackluster between washes, tumble dry them on low with no detergent to fluff them up.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
The Federal Reserve will announce its third rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday, as officials confront rising inflation, a lackluster job market and what is likely to be Jerome Powell's final meeting as chair.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 28 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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Best gentle shampoo for colored hair This award-winning shampoo and conditioner duo is made with organic rose oil and peaches, which revive dull or fading color.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Noni Glow Face Oil is Miranda’s favorite, a lightweight yet powerful face oil formulated to help visibly nourish, brighten and smooth dry or dull skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 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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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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He’s offered a murky definition of a ceasefire.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 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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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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This is a somber, aching sequence for Bernthal, which Storer shoots from down at his and Ireland’s level, in a long take that is now customary for this show.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2026
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When Francophiles aligned with Jefferson wore tricolor cockades, Washington’s men responded with sombre black ones.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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