lustrating

present participle of lustrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrating
Verb
  • Playing the character, much like Alicent Hightower in her stubbornness and strength, has been something of a purifying experience for Cooke.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Dyson Zone over-ear headphones came out in 2023 and coupled stylish over-ear sound with an air-purifying mask, perfect for the post-Covid public.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • LaVon suggests gently cleansing the scalp with a refresher spray after sweating, followed by a few drops of lightweight oil like grapeseed.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The type of breakout determines which cleansing ingredient would work best.
    Khanh T.L. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Two months later, his side suffered a 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace, followed by a chastening 5-0 loss away to Chelsea in May.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Market shakeouts are about testing risk tolerances, forcing a rethink of unexamined premises and, at times, chastening the arrogant.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Normally, a video of your favorite singer ferociously digging a hole in the ground in a grassy meadow and then screaming into the void as if exorcising a demon would be cause for concern.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Anthony is feeling more confident after exorcizing his demons at the villa and reconnecting with his passion for cooking.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Lustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrating. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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