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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
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.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Andie MacDowell is a vision with her long and lustrous mane.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Along the southern Milky Way, from Orion to Scorpius, there are several other lustrous groupings, of which the Southern Cross (Crux) and the Centaur (Centaurus) each contain two stars of the first magnitude, just like Orion.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 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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This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.—
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Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.—
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Ortega styled the Carmen Bag with a polished evening ensemble at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.—
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When combined in a single shoe, the style strikes a nice balance that looks cool but polished.—
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The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.—
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Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.—
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And all of those figures will move together into a new glistening practice facility before training camp begins.—
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Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.—
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
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Des Moines’ most iconic restaurants aren’t defined by trends or glossy modernity — they’re built on decades of family tradition, neighborhood loyalty and recipes that have become part of the metro’s cultural DNA.—
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Buyers are no longer chasing the biggest footprint or the glossiest finishes.—
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Participants dressed and playing in glowing gear will be up for a grand prize.—
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Instead, a thin ring of sunlight remains visible around the moon's silhouette, a glowing 'ring of fire'.—
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
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The property is walkable to many of the top tourist attractions, and to local-first neighborhoods, all while adding its own sleek contribution to the NoMad area.—
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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