as in dulled
not having brightness, brilliance, or vitality
a lackluster, dingy Main Street a lackluster performance His writing can be lackluster at times.
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as in grayness
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Recent Examples of lackluster
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Rodgers recovered and started in every game for the Jets during the 2024 season with lackluster results, finishing 5-13 and missing the playoffs.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 June 2025
Embree showed Smith cut-ups of instances where Smith dropped passes, ran the wrong route, ran out of bounds when extra yards were there for the taking and delivered lackluster blocking performances.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Phillies outfield has been lackluster all season, so Thomson could move Schwarber to left field while rotating Harper and Hoskins at first base.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
Despite being played in massive NFL stadiums, the tournament struggled with low attendance and lackluster fan engagement.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Rodgers recovered and started in every game for the Jets during the 2024 season with lackluster results, finishing 5-13 and missing the playoffs.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 June 2025
Embree showed Smith cut-ups of instances where Smith dropped passes, ran the wrong route, ran out of bounds when extra yards were there for the taking and delivered lackluster blocking performances.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Phillies outfield has been lackluster all season, so Thomson could move Schwarber to left field while rotating Harper and Hoskins at first base.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Adjective
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There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard, khaki, black and other dull colors; clunky, unattractive shoes; and few accessories.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 is no exception, which shines with its abilities to reduce the look of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and overall dull skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Since President Donald Trump took office, at least half of the security council's staff have been laid off or left, and the future of BARDA is murky.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But whether federal or state politicians could foil a Trump settlement is murky.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Its reversible design features dark stripes on one side made of 92 percent wool, 4 percent polyester, and 4 percent cotton, and the opposite side is made from 100 percent cotton in the solid natural color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The Republican president, on his 79th birthday, sat in a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might, which began early and moved swiftly as light rain fell and dark clouds shrouded the Washington Monument.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The somber financial picture leaves the city caught between cutting services to the public and finding a way to raise money.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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The incident caused a somber scene near home plate, as Yankees teammates, coaches and personnel huddled around the always-affable 26-year-old before an ambulance took him off the field and to a nearby hospital.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Functionally identical, either one of the rovers could have made the voyage to Mars, but one of them was bound to become the famous face of the mission, while the other was destined to be left behind in obscurity.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 May 2025
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After operating in obscurity, casting directors are finally getting recognition in the form of an Oscar.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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