matte
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They brought in minimalist and retro aesthetics, and matte finishes, to craft packaging that read as upscale, making for clean, consistent visuals across aisles.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Skinner recommends matte or sweat-proof SPF to help your make-up last longer.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Plush toy versions of his cats and monkey characters sit on recently upholstered matte orange, cream and red booths.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
This makes it possible to switch between glossy and matte finishes, producing visual effects that surpass what current screens can achieve.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026
He was satisfied to observe that the helicopters were painted a matte black.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
She said they were severely matted and it took the team more than two days to gently shave and groom them before rehabilitation could begin.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The schoolhouse is a dull, matted red, as are other architectural elements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
When you got away from the individual hairs, and now you had these brushstrokes that felt more like matted fur again, there was an interesting reality that came from that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
As erosion slows, marsh and streamside vegetation is rebounding and putting down densely matted root systems that can increasingly stand firm against flooding, or surging waves.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2024
While Gregor patted extra layers of silk onto Ripred’s matted fur, the rat muttered, “I suppose I ought to thank you.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
It has seen the installation of a new drainage system and protective matting, with the local authority saying this has "removed the immediate risk" to homes below.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
The UAW said grievances have been filed about problems with ventilation fans, ergonomic matting, personal protective equipment, flooding, basement lighting, oil leaks and other issues.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
The agency also concluded that FF9 Pictures Ltd. failed to extend the crash matting “needed to mitigate the consequences of an unintended fall” after changes were made to the stunt sequence and set.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
Families pick the type of frame and matting and then a professional framer gets started.
From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2022
Then beyond where the road was not protected by the hills it was screened by matting on the sides and over the top.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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