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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Being in my late 50s, getting cosmetic treatments to tackle sagginess, wrinkles, fine lines, and a dull complexion has certainly crossed my mind.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Wipe off any excess so the pan looks dull, not shiny.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 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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Sitting at a red light, a red SUV and a gray pickup truck were waiting to go until both fell instantly as the road collapsed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Johnson, 63, stands well above six feet tall, and his chin is ringed by a grey goatee.—
Brent Rose,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The index closed at a record high in late January but lost some ground in February and is roughly flat since late October.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hallway water dispensers make flat and bubbly available for free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ice giant Neptune will be positioned two degrees to the right of Saturn, but will be too dim to spot with the unaided eye.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Inside, the rooms were intimate, jammed, dim, and hushed.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The design stands out for its sumptuous silk fabric in pale pink, with a strapless neckline and balloon drop below the hip.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Cheerwine added to a classic white cake mix creates a pale pink crumb that tastes of almond extract and mild cherry.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Lusterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusterless. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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