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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
The lustrous foliage resists deer browsing.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
While making skin smooth and dewy, body oils leave behind a lustrous glow wherever applied—and per De.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
—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
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
While making skin smooth and dewy, body oils leave behind a lustrous glow wherever applied—and per De.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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The cat-eye effect brings a rippling, water-like effect to the shade, made for you water signs who always feel most at home in something a little fluid, a little luminous, and just a bit magical.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The plan is to keep the AGI code open while selling polished products on top of it, with the blockchain hidden from view.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Glazed butter is a trend that combines the stunning shade with a chrome topper for a glistening look that's good enough to eat.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 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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That likely means the luxury finishings, leather seats and glossy wood paneling will remain intact.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In 2019, Bankoff made a deal with New York owner Pamela Wasserstein, whose family had owned the glossy magazine for 15 years, to add the publication and digital offshots like entertainment vertical Vulture and fashion brand The Cut to the Vox portfolio.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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The thick belt has a sleek buckle that resembles this Quince version, which is made from 100-percent leather with solid metal hardware.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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