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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
There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Del Toro’s film, the last one to début in the 2006 competition, was the first one unveiled at this year’s festival, in a lustrous new 4K restoration.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
His new film Fatherland, like Cold War and Ida, is shot in a lustrous monochrome that turns shadows into punctuation marks and sunbeams into something holy, and that makes its performers, chief among them an incredible Sandra Hüller, look lit from within.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Leaves are a lustrous green and turn yellow, orange, or crimson in the fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Del Toro’s film, the last one to début in the 2006 competition, was the first one unveiled at this year’s festival, in a lustrous new 4K restoration.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
His new film Fatherland, like Cold War and Ida, is shot in a lustrous monochrome that turns shadows into punctuation marks and sunbeams into something holy, and that makes its performers, chief among them an incredible Sandra Hüller, look lit from within.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Leaves are a lustrous green and turn yellow, orange, or crimson in the fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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Stylish swimwear Step into the luminous Anja Paris boutique and you’ll be instantly transported to tropical climes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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When the skin barrier is healthy, the skin looks calmer, smoother, more luminous and more tolerant of active ingredients, Devgan tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Miranda Lambert wears a black outfit with a dazzling blue statement necklace at the Billboard Country Power Players 2026 event on June 3 in Nashville.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Her floor-length skirt, which showed off a glimpse of her towering cream platform sandals, was covered in the same glistening embellishments as well as fringe tiers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Michigan has banned the import of six invasive plant species, writes the Detroit Free Press, including the Callery pear tree, glossy buckthorn, common buckthorn and Japanese barberry.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Lopez pulled out her signature glam for the evening, highlighting her features with smoky eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip, and sculpted cheekbones.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The offer to return hit differently for Hall, who was recently honored with some of the most glowing acclaim of her career for her dramatic turn in Paul Thomas Anderson's Best Picture Oscar winner, One Battle After Another.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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More than 1,200 customers have given the shirt a five-star rating, with hundreds also leaving glowing reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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