variants
also mat
or matt
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.
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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.
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Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
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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
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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
Adjective
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The latest version of the budget, now working its way through the Legislature, would set a flat $5 million limit on credit utilization for the next three years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Among the most noteworthy changes are the new seats, designed and built in-house to deliver precise 180-degree maneuverability and full-flat berthing for sleeping on overnight flights.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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One who can tip the scales and slide white to gray and gray to felony.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In fall, the panicles dry on the plant and can be a source of interest even in the gray winter.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Agathe finds her boss’s remarks dull, but more or less shares these views.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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For the dinner, which doubled as a celebration of his sixth consecutive return to the Wimbledon tournament, as well as the campaign launch, the Italian tennis player opted for a more casual look in black.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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She was last seen wearing an orange/brown sweater and gray sweatpants and carrying a pink/black duffle bag.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Even as the United States expanded its rule, there always remained a dim sense that an Empire of Liberty was a contradiction.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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To be fair, the Mission 1 Pro and Action 5 Pro both show a soft image without a lot of detail in this extreme low light scenario, a full-frame camera is a better tool for video in minimal light, but among action cameras the Mission 1 Pro is a standout for dim light.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Tourism and city officials say that marketplace channels festival foot traffic directly to Black entrepreneurs and helps keep dollars circulating in local neighborhoods long after the stages go dark.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Jason kept the look casual in a light blue graphic T-shirt, white shorts, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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