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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
In the upper section, lime wash paint was chosen for its lustrous finish, which makes the space appear brighter.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Each piece was the size of a grain of sand ‒ a lustrous grain of sand that's almost twice as heavy as a similarly sized fleck of lead.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Now 15 percent off, they’re made of glossy, lustrous satin in a pull-on style for effortless transitions from touchdown to your itinerary.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Each piece was the size of a grain of sand ‒ a lustrous grain of sand that's almost twice as heavy as a similarly sized fleck of lead.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Now 15 percent off, they’re made of glossy, lustrous satin in a pull-on style for effortless transitions from touchdown to your itinerary.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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The gothic building, opened in 1927, was first named Hammerstein's Theatre in honor of owner Arthur Hammerstein’s father, Oscar Hammerstein I, who helped develop New York’s luminous Times Square.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Try the entire collection, which includes a 16-shadow palette, luminous blush, and two brushes for less than $90.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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This approach allows other design elements, like furniture and decor, to stand out while maintaining a harmonious and polished aesthetic.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In Mayfair, amid art galleries, private clubs, and five-star addresses, a new ritual is playing out behind noren curtains and polished doors.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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In the garden, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies can be found flitting among the dazzling blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Experimental, playful and dazzling, the EGOT winner’s best fashion moments have featured at awards shows, red carpets and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 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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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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Silky cubes of tofu and tender ground pork in a glossy sauce with a subtle heat, more driven by black pepper than the lurid red chilis that swam alongside.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Happy, glowing, ready-for-life me.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The piece creates a gently glowing, romantic atmosphere that segues perfectly with an evening informed by the storied garden design of Northern Italy.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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At this gleefully un-sleek restaurant styled as a Korean blue-collar cabby spot, the menu has almost no choices and not all the banchan are created equal.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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