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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Instead, watching Charles attempt to insert himself into the Garfield Administration by forging papers and sneaking into buildings feels repetitive and a bit dull.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Their life in Watertown had been ordinary, maybe even dull sometimes.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gone are the days of the ultra-matte liquid lipstick.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Set it upright on a flat, hard surface, such as concrete or pavers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index, finished the day relatively flat but had jumped as much as 16% earlier as a tech sell-off weighed on sentiment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The future of the 25-acre park in Alpine remains dim after a San Diego County judge ruled in the summer that county planners failed to abide by California’s environmental law in developing the project.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Still, as more time passes, others feel that the fate of finding the historic jewels looks dim.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The heiress and entrepreneur has a princess moment in a romantic pale pink gown with floral appliqués and a matching cape.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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These figures, while shocking, unfortunately pale in comparison to those from the recent war, now widely recognized as a genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Lusterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusterless. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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