matte

adjective

ˈmat How to pronounce matte (audio)
variants also mat or matt
Definition of mattenext
as in flat
lacking a surface luster or gloss I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny

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Recent Examples of matte This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow. — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 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 This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections. — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
  1. flat
  2. gray
  3. dull
  4. black
  5. dim
  6. pale
  7. dark
Adjective
  • The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To keep the arrays from catching the wind like sails, engineers mount the solar panels at much flatter tilt angles than those used in typical ground installations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • The heel and toe box of each shoe were adorned with light gray suede, a unique textural element.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, both sides are actively targeting vehicles and robots moving along these routes as part of their efforts to gain control of the gray zones.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • Nothing can ruin your day quite like the dull ache of underwire hoisting up your bust.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Underripe corn is rather dull and hard, similar to ears of corn that have been on the plant for too long.
    — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Elmhurst Police Department The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene riding a black Segway-brand electric scooter with a headlight on, riding west on Vallette Street from York Street.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • The Further, in other words, doesn’t just have to be a foggy, dim netherworld.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But a deep partial eclipse can be stranger because one bright sliver remains outside the darkest part of Earth's shadow while the rest of the moon turns dim and rusty.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • The open-plan four-bedroom features polished concrete floors, built-ins with pale wood, and windows placed to maximize energy efficiency.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • The design featured an orange-and-black clown outfit, black gloves and a dark face covering with an exaggerated smiling mouth.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Funky black garlic hides within that mushroom melange, and the pie arrives dotted with a dramatic, dark tamarind sauce.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dark

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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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