variants
or lustre
1
as in sheen
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
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2
as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light
on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster
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variants
or lustre
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of luster
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
How To Clean Different Door Handle Materials Some materials and finishes may need special cleaners or additional steps to revive their luster.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, traditional stains can lack hydration or luster—leaving lips parched and in need of a balmy top coat.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The headliner, sketched by one of the brand’s in-house artists, took over 160 hours to paint and is finished in ‘shimmering Arabescato Pearl, recalling the soft lustre of moonlight across a midnight sky’.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
How To Clean Different Door Handle Materials Some materials and finishes may need special cleaners or additional steps to revive their luster.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, traditional stains can lack hydration or luster—leaving lips parched and in need of a balmy top coat.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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The idea was to create a restaurant that fell somewhere between the high-end elegance of Nobu, the upscale, energetic sheen of Sushi Samba and simple, affordable neighborhood sushi spots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Has the bottom developed a sticky sheen?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elanco's gleaming headquarters stands four stories tall, with floor-to-ceiling blue windows on every side and several balconies that overlook the 75-acre campus and provide an unobstructed view of the downtown skyline.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Brecher's image captured spectacular detail in the sweeping spiral arms of the 260,000 light-year-wide galaxy gleaming with the intense light of star formation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This process of measuring maximum and minimum luminance levels and color capabilities of each TV and then mapping signals to each TV model’s capabilities continues with Dolby Vision 2.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mobile photography shone bright for aurorae, and for capturing luminance from solar winds.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Venus entering your sign on August 25, your magnetism is undeniable, but the Three of Pentacles reminds you that your brilliance shines brighter when it’s shared.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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It was designed for brilliance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The duo shines in front of a deep forward group, carrying Vegas to an incredible regular season and the Golden Knights’ second Stanley Cup championship in four years.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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When every full moon shines in 2025.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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White gloves, cat-eye frames and a diamond collar tied it back to Westwood’s signature mix of couture polish and punk edge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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That balance of polish and rawness is deliberate.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite the full moon's brightness, the solar activity could still create a stunning auroral display.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sprigs of ‘Nagami’ semidwarf kumquats add brightness.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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