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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
Testing the Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron brought us a swell of nostalgia—and also lustrous, long-lasting curls and waves that rivaled tools double the price.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The material is handmade from a 70-30 blend of the finest Mongolian cashmere and lustrous Italian silk.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
The lustrous golden oil these fish were packed in was also delicious, having been infused with the same savory flavor tasters detected in the anchovies themselves.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Sateen is known for having a polished appearance because of its lustrous sheen and wrinkle-resistant material.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The material is handmade from a 70-30 blend of the finest Mongolian cashmere and lustrous Italian silk.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
The lustrous golden oil these fish were packed in was also delicious, having been infused with the same savory flavor tasters detected in the anchovies themselves.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Sateen is known for having a polished appearance because of its lustrous sheen and wrinkle-resistant material.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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They’re populated with wooden puppets representing Loro Piana artisans, adorned with a rich palette of luminous gold, deep brown, dark green and touches of Art Deco as an ode to New York City.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shulman was equally polished in a cord blazer over a white shirt styled with suede boots.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Grid Stitch Quilt Give your bed a polished upgrade with this quilt from Joanna Gaines’ Target brand.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other events include the Cambodia Town Parade and Festival in April, June’s Long Beach Pride, and the dazzling holiday tree lighting in early December at Long Beach Terrace Theater.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Upstairs, entertainment opportunities abound with a full bar (including the other Dacor wine dispenser and three fridges), and a private deck with yet another fire pit for front-row views of El Dorado Hill’s most dazzling sunsets.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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While Alberta Ferretti creative director Lorenzo Serafini's runway design featured glistening embellishments and more dramatic draping, the shoppable cape dress does not include an open back at all.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ye Fan for The New York Times Caroline Palmer was telling the story of how she got hired at Vogue in 2001 when a waitress at Tierney’s Tavern plunked two pints of beer and a pile of glistening onion rings on the table between us.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Spoon it over each bun and watch the glossy ribbons melt into the warm pastry.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the racy outfit, Jenner also debuted a bold makeup look featuring heavy lashes, a smokey eye, bright pink blush and glossy lipstick lined with thick lip liner.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Landmark’s stage welcomes big-name concerts, touring Broadway hits, and a steady stream of live events that keep the marquee glowing year-round.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Another scene shows Nishio-San taking Amélie to a day of the dead ritual, with hundreds of glowing lanterns floating down a river to mark the occasion.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Recently at the All’s Fair premiere in Los Angeles, the actress wore a glittery black-and-silver turtleneck top with short sleeves along with a sleek maxi skirt.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Incorporating removable furniture, the design also adds to the vessel’s sleek profile.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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