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
  • There is The Portrait’s sleek modern lines with industrial influences.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Housed in the sleek, minimalist 40 mm case of its award-winning Streamliner, the piece pairs genuine mechanical ingenuity with a retro refit of one of sneaker culture’s most recognizable innovations.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • Silky cubes of tofu and tender ground pork in a glossy sauce with a subtle heat, more driven by black pepper than the lurid red chilis that swam alongside.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • The result will leave strands looking glossy and polished.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
  • Poured terrazzo floors and rich hardwood run throughout, punctuated by polished concrete and expert millwork.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • The simple gym room is equipped with an elliptical, a couple treadmills, and weight-lifting systems, all with views of a glistening tributary of the Cubango River that flows through the property.
    Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • While the dress had a floor-length, flowing skirt that concealed her shoes in some poses, Hathaway wore the Roger Vivier Viv’ Choc platform sandals in a lustrous black satin.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
  • Leaves are a lustrous green and turn yellow, orange, or crimson in the fall.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Semilustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilustrous. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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