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 Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, olive oil esters not only condition lashes, but also add a smidge of luster.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
And hopefully that will push more residents, more officials, more community leaders to become engaged in efforts to restore the full luster to Aurora’s crown jewel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Gold has regained some of its luster over the past week in the midst of a softening stock market outlook.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Since then, however, Clemson has lost some of its luster.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, olive oil esters not only condition lashes, but also add a smidge of luster.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
And hopefully that will push more residents, more officials, more community leaders to become engaged in efforts to restore the full luster to Aurora’s crown jewel.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Gold has regained some of its luster over the past week in the midst of a softening stock market outlook.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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Over time, the fabric will develop a subtle patina—that velvety sheen that actually adds character rather than detracts.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stones are finished with sheen to appear more natural and rooftops and gold accents are covered with a higher gloss.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
1 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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If the Guard comes, it will be limited to patrolling our city’s gleaming streets in the privileged heart of the city.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
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That is more relevant to his departure than those initial flashes of brilliance.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Success is the result of serial effort, not one-time brilliance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Shasta County, near the geographic top of California, McArthur-Burney State Park is known for its picturesque waterfalls, with rainbows rising through the mist when the sun shines just right.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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By shining light onto molecules to analyze these vibrations, techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy can identify these molecules.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place mats at entrances to trap dirt and debris, and apply a linoleum floor polish every few months to maintain its shine and protect against wear.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Iuga Wide-Leg Trousers These Iuga trousers are the perfect blend of slouchy comfort and office polish.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Users can choose between two different brightness levels and adjust the angle of the light and the solar panel for customized preferences.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Govee has refined the software from previous models to improve the brightness and color accuracy, and the lights are more durable now.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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