variants also mat or matt

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Recent Examples of matte The mechanical properties of Exo-Glove Poly were verified with a healthy subject through a wrap grasp experiment using a mat-type pressure sensor and an under-actuation performance experiment with a specialized test set-up. Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2016 In one snap, their son, Bronze smiled in the front seat of a mini, matte black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024 In one snap, their son, Bronze, 2, smiles in the front seat of a mini, matte black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
  • The potential impact on retirees’ finances comes from stock market returns that could be flat or negative while the cost of their living expenses rises due to inflation.
    Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • The sale of fragrances is growing, skin care is flat and makeup is decreasing.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • And what often emerges instead is a dull kind of numbness, chronic irritability or total withdrawal.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Get rid of dull and dirty razor heads (which should no longer be used) and pair your bathing supplies down to only the items that are used on a weekly basis.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • The overall matt silver finish contrasts with the dark grey main enclosure.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Navigating the rise of A.I. and its use in entertainment has consisted of grey areas and controversies, but now, major Hollywood players are taking official steps towards legal regulation.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a second planet closer to the host star that’s hidden by the black disk in the image, above, called a coronagraph, which the Webb Telescope uses to block out the star’s light, making its search for dim planets easier.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Hamilton asks, pointing off in the distance at the dim outline of boxy office buildings.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • My challenge was to make the sequel scarier, and darker.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Prioritize sleep quality: Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping your bedroom cool and dark may help improve sleep.
    Stella Bard, Health, 27 June 2025

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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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