as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss
a small tombstone of lusterless granite marks his modest grave
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Adjective
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No, my mom was the ugliest in her family, the awkward, dull one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Sharp knives are substantially safer than dull knives, confirms Bobby Griggs, vice president of Hammer Stahl Cutlery.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Nov. 2025
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The 42 mm case wears well thanks to ergonomically short lugs and restrained proportions, on a semi-matte alligator strap with a flamboyant yellow lining.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to not being a major proponent of black and white, Scheck isn't a fan of going all in with gray and white, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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The palette in the sleeping quarters is neutral—beiges and reddish browns, touches of sage green and gray—while the bathrooms are clad in dramatic black marble.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Along with a soul patch and longer hair, Garfield donned a black flat cap, light sunglasses, and a bright blue blazer in the snap.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Extremely comfortable and stretchy, the flat seams keep them from being too bulky under your top layers.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Behind the funk Veteran tech analyst Paul Meeks attributes Nvidia’s dim performance to weak sentiment around the profitability of AI.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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And Seven Kingdoms does meet the high technical standards of the Thrones brand—immersive, bloody combat, dim lighting, and all.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Egg yolks can range in color from pale yellow to deep orange.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Lusterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusterless. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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