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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
Now 15 percent off, they’re made of glossy, lustrous satin in a pull-on style for effortless transitions from touchdown to your itinerary.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Now available for $15 million via Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, the two-bedroom aerie’s 3,285 square feet of sophisticated living space showcase lustrous walnut floors and custom millwork throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Andie MacDowell is a vision with her long and lustrous mane.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Along the southern Milky Way, from Orion to Scorpius, there are several other lustrous groupings, of which the Southern Cross (Crux) and the Centaur (Centaurus) each contain two stars of the first magnitude, just like Orion.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Now available for $15 million via Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, the two-bedroom aerie’s 3,285 square feet of sophisticated living space showcase lustrous walnut floors and custom millwork throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Andie MacDowell is a vision with her long and lustrous mane.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Along the southern Milky Way, from Orion to Scorpius, there are several other lustrous groupings, of which the Southern Cross (Crux) and the Centaur (Centaurus) each contain two stars of the first magnitude, just like Orion.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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In wet winters, the valleys beyond town awaken in color as sand verbena, desert sunflower, evening primrose and pincushion gather in brief, luminous blooms across the desert floor.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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This velvety take on the trend has a luminous, eye-catching finish that shines bright on its own.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Currently, the planet appears practically full (93% sunlit); a tiny, dazzling gibbous disk.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even though many of Meghan's recent appearances have shown off her gorgeous casual style, her red carpet appearances are still just as dazzling.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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My colleagues, meanwhile, used forceps to pick glistening scale worms and peanut worms from the rocks.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 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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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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With glossy green foliage and showy, fragrant spring blooms, Bright 'N Tight™ is a smaller, more compact version of the species.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are glossy publications, like The European Conservative, and online sites like Remix News, which details alleged crimes committed by migrants in Europe.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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At this point, my relationship with glowing rectangles is stronger than most of my Hinge dates.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The days were spent in a sleek conference room, where guests gave talks.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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