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luster

[luhs-ter] / ˈlʌs tər /


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She reapplied their gold luster, which burned off in the fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

There’s a new hot memory company on the block, and the shares of more established players are losing some luster.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

"She separated the three crystal types, which themselves differed in transparency, symmetry, and luster, from all the pebbles. This ability to recognize crystals despite their differences amazed us," García-Ruiz said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026

Coltrane dominated the 1960s and died in 1967 just as acoustic jazz began to lose its luster in the U.S. with the advent of jazz rock and electronic jazz fusion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

Nero looked like a prince from some saga told by firelight, all luster and gleam.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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