semilustrous

Definition of semilustrousnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilustrous
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Gast Studio’s Stem Vase, on show at group exhibition Deoron, features glossy oversized thorn shapes that give the object both a hostile presence and a pleasingly jagged profile, like a rose stem on steroids.
    Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Her company then put out a glossy launch video promoting its product’s wondrous new features, neglecting to mention that the tech didn’t actually work.
    Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The godet pleats are both polished and breezy, which is ideal for spring weather.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The jacket features a subtle stripe along each sleeve to give it a polished, sporty look.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But while their forebears deconstructed rock conventions, HYPER GAL’s primary influence is the glistening textures of pop.
    Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Cat-eye and chrome gives the dark colors a lustrous, molten-metal sheen, while 3D details and negative space cutouts add an unexpected playfulness.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In the upper section, lime wash paint was chosen for its lustrous finish, which makes the space appear brighter.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Semilustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilustrous. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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