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, 3 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 leather upper looks sleek and classic while the insole has cushioning to provide extra comfort with every step.
    Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Berry showcased a black version with a glossy finish, but there are also velvet versions of this Aquazzura sandal; Meghan Markle wore a velvet iteration at the Baby2Baby Gala in November.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Jim Dickinson stepped in to produce and play a little piano, but Travis deemed the results too polished, too polite, too bourgeois.
    Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Fulfillment, including renewal notices, tags, and reward cards, is managed by Pet Parent in a way that can help organizations provide a polished experience without maintaining separate logistics.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In Manhattan, a celery root ice cream floats in a briny celeriac soda at Smithereens, and at Echelon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, savory corn ice cream gets topped with a glistening dollop of caviar.
    Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.
    Sarah Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Elle Fanning arrived at the Apple TV Press Day at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Tuesday, wearing an all-white Vivienne Westwood ensemble and pairing it with a pair of Christian Louboutin pink Miss Z pumps with a lustrous mirror finish.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The film, shot in lustrous black and white by Rosi, explores life in the city in southern Italy where Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano, looms nearby.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Semilustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilustrous. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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