variants
also mat
or matt
as in dulled
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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
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Like much of his work, the sculptures evolved intuitively—from flat paper puppets to freestanding forms to these towering outdoor figures.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Soprano Indoor Rug This tan, flat woven rug is ideal for bringing a natural texture into any space — whether giving the entryway a refresh or anchoring a cozy breakfast nook.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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And what often emerges instead is a dull kind of numbness, chronic irritability or total withdrawal.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Commercial or bulk matcha is often a dull yellowish or brown color, coarse in texture, and noticeably bitter.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Cars from all ten teams were lined up on a grey carpet under LED billboards and visitors crowded onto bleachers to watch gawk at the stars, the takeover of an iconic American location (albeit one filled with European tourists) a metaphor for the sport’s hopes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Through the park fence, across Essex Street, and up on the sixth floor of a prewar building hung their small, dim apartment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Our plants cannot go from dim, indoor lighting to super bright full sun outside.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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My challenge was to make the sequel scarier, and darker.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Executive Chef Graham House and Chef de Cuisine Graham House of Luminosa in Asheville, NC, recommend using a whole roast chicken, both dark and white meat, but placing half of it in the food processor before hand shredding the remaining bits for texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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