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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
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as in polished
having a shiny surface or finish
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Recent Examples of lustrous
There were also loose floral dresses, tight and slouchy leather garments, statement fur coats and plenty of sparkling or lustrous looks.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Each piece was the size of a grain of sand ‒ a lustrous grain of sand that's almost twice as heavy as a similarly sized fleck of lead.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Now 15 percent off, they’re made of glossy, lustrous satin in a pull-on style for effortless transitions from touchdown to your itinerary.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Now available for $15 million via Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, the two-bedroom aerie’s 3,285 square feet of sophisticated living space showcase lustrous walnut floors and custom millwork throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Each piece was the size of a grain of sand ‒ a lustrous grain of sand that's almost twice as heavy as a similarly sized fleck of lead.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Now 15 percent off, they’re made of glossy, lustrous satin in a pull-on style for effortless transitions from touchdown to your itinerary.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Now available for $15 million via Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, the two-bedroom aerie’s 3,285 square feet of sophisticated living space showcase lustrous walnut floors and custom millwork throughout.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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The mother-daughter duo both wore white ensembles, with Kourtney adding a pop of silver with her coat and Penelope going for luminous gold loafers.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their luminous glow, ranging from the classic creamy white to delicate pinks and mysterious blacks, adds a touch of understated luxury to any ensemble.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plenty of Sellers’ struggles could be pinned on offensive play calling and a lack of polished talent around him.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the designer recommends trying a combination such as polished nickel paired with warm brass or gold.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the most beautiful nights of my life have been spent under the stars watching a meteor shower, comet or simply a dazzling Milky Way.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pro baseball scouts have taken notice of his dazzling ability, with many in attendance behind home plate with radar guns in hand for each of his starts.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the doc’s creation Rocky (John Rivera), usually depicted as a glistening depiction of male beauty, appears here as a non-Adonis — a beefy, WWF-looking contender, in singlet and without a clue.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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