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
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Well, Look Even Better Myth: That hot-at-Sephora skin salve will hydrate your skin and reverse years of damage caused by a bad diet and lackluster hygiene habits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Without bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds, that hopeful backyard bumper crop may be lackluster.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Camarena’s partner Madison Pool enjoyed the experience, in spite of their team’s lackluster performance.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
The Dolphins invested a second-round pick in 2023, and the results have been rather lackluster.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Well, Look Even Better Myth: That hot-at-Sephora skin salve will hydrate your skin and reverse years of damage caused by a bad diet and lackluster hygiene habits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Without bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds, that hopeful backyard bumper crop may be lackluster.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Camarena’s partner Madison Pool enjoyed the experience, in spite of their team’s lackluster performance.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Adjective
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The bittersweet result didn’t dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council's staff have been laid off or left, and the future of BARDA is murky.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Dark Universe is home to one of the greatest dark rides of all time.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the combination of the stone fireplace and the dark wood cabinets and shelves flanking it contributed to the overall impression of a somber, too-serious space.—
Meghan Holloran,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Trump will participate in the traditional wreath-laying ceremony and speak at the cemetery’s amphitheater, in what has been a somber occasion for U.S. presidents.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Functionally identical, either one of the rovers could have made the voyage to Mars, but one of them was bound to become the famous face of the mission, while the other was destined to be left behind in obscurity.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
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After operating in obscurity, casting directors are finally getting recognition in the form of an Oscar.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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