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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
Everything from lustrous sets to breathable cotton nightgowns and soft waffle weaves within the collection is crafted from pure silks and organic cotton.
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Few of them got rich, but almost nothing thereafter dimmed that lustrous light coming from the Pacific coast.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The hair, or work of art, rather, includes lustrous black faux locs that are swept into a ponytail crown.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024
In time, the city has become a music factory, like a neo-Motown with lustrous diamonds.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Few of them got rich, but almost nothing thereafter dimmed that lustrous light coming from the Pacific coast.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The hair, or work of art, rather, includes lustrous black faux locs that are swept into a ponytail crown.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024
In time, the city has become a music factory, like a neo-Motown with lustrous diamonds.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lustrous
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The gentle-hearted Miriam’s (a luminous Bisserat Tseggai) heart-rending story about breaking away from a louse of a husband, having to leave her little girl behind to make a stab at a new life, cuts to the bone.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This 37 mm 18-karat white gold example with rare luminous roman numerals, was one of the last of the 5035 references to come off the production line.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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The rich, densely woven texture is complimented by a harmonious structure with polished tannins and elegance at the finish.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Known for its dazzling night race setting, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is the 22nd stop in the 2024 season and promises a race that embraces the colorful and vibrant spirit of Sin City.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Get in on the trend, starting with Jil Sander’s glossy leather shoulder bag.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her makeup featured a bold eye and brow paired with a glossy pink lip.Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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His obsession with athletic shoes and sleek clothing has been innate rather than forced, according to him.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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His seemingly unbridled approach to the now very colorful, large, and shiny watches in the current Breitling catalog was one worry.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Similarly to purple shampoos can help keep blonde hair more icy than yellow, these formulas help neutralize the telltale orange and yellow tones that can appear in brown hair in order to keep the color rich and shiny.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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