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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
Rich, lustrous brunette tones are at the top of beauty moodboards for 2026—and not just for the winter months.
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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
Full sun Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11
While gardeners typically grow roses for their lustrous blooms, many varieties also produce gorgeous fruits called hips.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 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
Full sun Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11
While gardeners typically grow roses for their lustrous blooms, many varieties also produce gorgeous fruits called hips.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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While Tabouret’s work cloaks you in luminous hues, Jospin uses color much more sparingly.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for beauty, Sweeney wore glowy makeup, complete with luminous skin, rosy cheeks, and smoky eyeshadow.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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While sneakers have long been the walking shoe of choice among celebrities, fashion stylist Chelsea Hollenbeck recently told PEOPLE that 2026 favors its polished counterpart.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Carolina Pant, now marked down 32 percent, is made from a wool blend designed to protect against winter drafts, with a flattering high-rise fit that’s ideal for tucking in your most polished tops.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Grammys coverage, which includes a full list of all the winners, the dazzling red carpet looks and more.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some Tauruses might find themselves in the process of moving, changing their living space up or even hosting a dazzling home event.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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In Manhattan, a celery root ice cream floats in a briny celeriac soda at Smithereens, and at Echelon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, savory corn ice cream gets topped with a glistening dollop of caviar.—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 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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And, of course, blue skies and a brightly shining sun.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her makeup highlights included a bold brow with lined eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Leathered and soft-honed finishes will replace ultra-glossy finishes, and natural stone with movement and depth will replace flat, one-dimensional countertop materials.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film has a brutal 6% critic score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is at a glowing 99%.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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In its center is the Orion Nebula, a glowing patch of light.—
Jase Parnell-Brookes,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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To celebrate music’s biggest night, the star wore a sleek tuxedo from Schiaparelli—the first-ever major menswear red carpet moment for the label.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The country star styled her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with gold drop earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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