as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss
a small tombstone of lusterless granite marks his modest grave
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusterless
Adjective
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But Pace says its AI agents can handle the dull work that insurers typically outsource to massive offshore human call centers.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026 -
Many things work in Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’s favor, distinguishing it from some of the duller comps in the past several years.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Its 85-inch QLED display features a highly matte anti-glare screen, so your art and movies look lifelike without annoying reflections.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Selena Gomez leaves the set of Only Murders in the Building season 6 in a classic gray sweater in London on May 27.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The contrast between the dark gray dress and white body suit is perfect for Gauff’s Paris evening wear.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Most agencies charge a flat monthly fee or a percentage of ad spend.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Fields made up for it with the play of the day, flipping the ball off-balance to running back Kenneth Walker, who made a one-handed catch in the flat to pull it in.—
Pete Sweeney
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough were already dim.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The national team player posted images on Instagram showcasing the distinctive headphones, featuring large, flat earcups, unique tubular telescoping arms, and an all-new pale pink finish.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Once mounted, the voluptuous nude body stands tall like a mountain against the pale wash of Sotheby’s London gallery.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Lusterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusterless. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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