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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
That rich, lustrous color was created by colorist John Clark.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Plus, biotin encourages growth and lustrous shine, as well as improving scalp health.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
This dress caught my eye for its lustrous material, below-the-knee length, and approachable neckline.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Designer Leo Estévez was captivated by the lustrous leather flavor, while senior editor Joe Sevier was impressed with the grassy, floral flavors woven into the sweet cinnamon aroma.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Plus, biotin encourages growth and lustrous shine, as well as improving scalp health.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
This dress caught my eye for its lustrous material, below-the-knee length, and approachable neckline.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Designer Leo Estévez was captivated by the lustrous leather flavor, while senior editor Joe Sevier was impressed with the grassy, floral flavors woven into the sweet cinnamon aroma.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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All night, the fog had stubbornly hidden the stars in the dark, impenetrable sky, but now the sliver of light widened little by little into a luminous band, a hazy phosphorescence that slowly spread and took over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Additions include Whisper, a fabric blending organic cotton and mulberry silk, introducing a luminous texture for fine knitwear, and Feel Flex, which incorporates recycled elastic components.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other memorable moments included Teyana Taylor's emotional acceptance speech (and dazzling diamond thong), Jacob Elordi's mullet, and a cameo from the co-stars of Heated Rivalry.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The glistening, glowy finish is what enhances your makeup’s longevity and keeps it locked in place for hours.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everton’s glistening new stadium may come with a global beer sponsor, but their first game of the New Year there was utterly sobering.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 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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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sylist Renato Campora used the continuous Marcel wave technique, tucking under her ends and creating a glossy, frozen finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each one is a glowing testament to her.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Part of last season’s successful Strasbourg team was Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who gave a glowing assessment of Rosenior when speaking at a press conference in November.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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