lustering

variants or lustring
present participle of luster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustering
Verb
  • Turkish officials recently unveiled a gleaming gold brooch and a rare jade stone in Troy – a remarkable breakthrough that sheds light on the city's pre-Greek past.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Today, the street has been thoroughly modernized, replaced by a gleaming forest of glass towers housing spacious condos with bird’s-eye views and sky-high prices.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Winfrey opted for shimmering jewels to accessorize her attire, wearing a glittering cocktail ring and a pair of coordinated earrings.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Taiwan’s island of Kinmen lies 3 miles from China’s port city of Xiamen, whose glittering skyscrapers loom through the sea fog.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Lustering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustering. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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