luster 1 of 2

noun

ˈlə-stər How to pronounce luster (audio)
variants or lustre
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1
as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster

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2
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster

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luster

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verb

variants or lustre
as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant

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Recent Examples of luster
Noun
Using cold water helps maintain silk's signature luster, and remember to keep these pieces away from the dryer, too. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 The artist, Sonia Sanchez, gave creamy white nails a pearlescent luster with a layer of chrome. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Verb
Make sure to hand-wash any copper items or other precious metals to keep their shine and luster intact and avoid discoloration or tarnishing. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
  1. gleam
  2. brightness
  3. sparkle
  4. glow
  5. brilliancy
  6. shine
  7. sheen
  8. brilliance
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Tucuma-seed and buriti oils soften the skin and boost its radiance for a subtle, youthful gleam.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • In other words, there is no recapturing the mythological—and curiously innocent—gleam of earlier World Cup eras.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of gleam
Noun
  • Slim loafers contrast your outfit’s baggy proportions, and white socks provide just the right pop of brightness.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
  • The glasses feature dual micro OLED displays that combine to bring a merged 1920 x 1080 display in front of your eyes, with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 120-Hz refresh rate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of brightness
Verb
  • Working with Henning Larsen Architects, the Icelandic-Danish artist Ólafur Elíasson designed the building’s sparkling glass façade, its shapes mirroring the hexagonal basalt formations found on Iceland’s coast.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Celebrities with reach and personal reasons for going alcohol-free are now designing sparkling aperitifs, functional tonics, craft beers, wines and mixers built to sit comfortably next to anything a bartender pours.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of sparkle
Noun
  • My ideal formula combines humectants that draw in moisture, emollients that smooth the skin, and just enough light-reflecting ingredients to leave behind a healthy glow.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Perhaps overlooked at the time, though — in the glow of Yzerman’s return — is that a general manager’s influence is strongest earlier in the draft.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of brilliancy
Verb
  • Keegan continued to shine under Shankly’s successor, Bob Paisley, as Liverpool won the league and UEFA Cup double once again in 1975-76.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Flavorful grapefruit character shines in this classic West Coast IPA.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of shine
Noun
  • Like most meat-grinder, non-auteur streaming originals, The Dink — named for an often-decisive drop shot — has the bland sheen of an insurance commercial.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of sheen
Noun
  • But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Definition of brilliance

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