variants
or lustre
1
as in sheen
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
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2
as in brilliancy
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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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
Ian Parkes, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The design draws inspiration from the soft hues and luster of local Akoya oyster pearls farmed in the bay beneath the luxurious V Villas Phuket resort.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Now, nearly a year after the new owners’ purchase, concern among Plaza tenants, city leaders and neighbors has continued to rise as the Plaza has continued to lose its luster.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
To de Meo and Renault, Alpine is the family jewel, and Briatore, 75, is charged with restoring the team’s luster.
—Ian Parkes, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The design draws inspiration from the soft hues and luster of local Akoya oyster pearls farmed in the bay beneath the luxurious V Villas Phuket resort.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Now, nearly a year after the new owners’ purchase, concern among Plaza tenants, city leaders and neighbors has continued to rise as the Plaza has continued to lose its luster.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
In the center of the colorful drink is a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere topped with gold luster dust.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luster
Noun
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The Two by Vince Camuto Stripe Cotton T-shirt Dress, a classic throw-on-and-go option, is just $64, and the Open Edit Matte Satin T-shirt, now half off, offers a polished sheen that elevates any travel outfit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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This small step goes a long way in preventing abrasion and preserving the linen’s natural sheen. 5.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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The contrast ratio indicates the difference in luminance between the brightest white and the darkest black a monitor can produce.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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All of these parameters—luminance (brightness), chrominance (color), frame rate, and even laser-pulse rate—will be independently adjustable on future movie projectors.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Feb. 2014
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McDavid's individual brilliance still hasn't, with Florida denying the Oilers a Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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The '80s and '90s were full of near-comebacks, false starts, flashes of brilliance under layers of confusion.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The sun is expected to shine throughout Saturday and Sunday with highs in the low- to high-90s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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There are laughs, certainly, and plenty of visual spectacle, but the real surprise is how gently the film treats its young protagonist's emotional life, allowing moments of silence and softness to shine amid the cosmic chaos.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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The black polish is a trend popularised by mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, who do it to harden their toenails and prevent them from cracking or splitting under duress.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Essie Blanc $10 $9 at Amazon $10 at Walmart $10 at Target Summertime is perhaps the only time that a less milky white polish feels appropriate, especially to make your toes pop in your new sandals or at the beach.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Nearly equal in brightness, the contrast in color will be striking.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Enter the clip book light, a good way to light up the page at a brightness suitable for not-so-new eyes without harshing the reading vibes.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luster. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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