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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
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as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Recent Examples of lustrous
Drawing inspiration from Woolf’s famous novel Mrs. Dalloway, Cunningham’s lustrous prose resembles Woolf’s in its bright, tumbling relation of consciousness.
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Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
These lustrous begonias look even more impressive in a tall urn or planter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
These lustrous begonias look even more impressive in a tall urn or planter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The bright pink dress was made from a satin-like fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The Columbia boys’ hair was so lustrous and well nourished.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
Adjective
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Its luminous qualities mirror this Air sign's love for beauty and balance, while its spiritual symbolism is linked to transformation and emotional healing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025
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The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Myers, the bold socks and glossy heel offered a fresh punctuation mark — finishing a uniform look that felt equal parts costume, commentary and character study.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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And, for something even softer, Kash Doll showed us how to keep beauty natural with a glossy lip, sleek eyeliner, and signature lashes.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When melanin is absent, the underlying yellow or orange pigments become far more visible, giving the animal a vivid, almost glowing appearance.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This mist delivers a hit of hydration with squalane and apple extract to soften and smooth dryness, while white willow bark gently exfoliates to keep skin clear and glowing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 70-footer is defined by both its looks—a sleek exterior and sporty rounded superstructure—and top speed of 35 knots, thanks to three Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 engines that produce 2,700 hp.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Marc Newson brought a fresh and daring perspective to the design that’s culminated in a sleek, sculptural and futuristic superyacht that’s unlike anything else.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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From the historic Silverstone track to the shiny new Las Vegas track, each location will retain a sense of consistency while also maintaining the sense of place.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For the reception, Mathews changed into a shawl lapel men's blazer with shiny accents while Hermanson slipped into a mini dress draped in pearls.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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