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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Recent Examples of lackluster
Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Still, demographic projections forecast sluggish population growth in St. Paul in the years ahead, a trend reflected in lackluster apartment construction over the past few years.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
For a player who has spent much of the past two seasons extending plays to compensate for a lackluster supporting cast, even at the risk of turnovers or sacks, Maye could need time to kick the habit.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Though the fantastical tale of an optimistic man regaining faith in humanity on Christmas Eve was initially met with lukewarm reviews and a lackluster box office performance, the film has since become an American classic, especially during the holidays.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Tobacco giant Philip Morris fell on the back of lackluster results, which missed second-quarter revenue expectations.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Still, demographic projections forecast sluggish population growth in St. Paul in the years ahead, a trend reflected in lackluster apartment construction over the past few years.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
For a player who has spent much of the past two seasons extending plays to compensate for a lackluster supporting cast, even at the risk of turnovers or sacks, Maye could need time to kick the habit.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Though the fantastical tale of an optimistic man regaining faith in humanity on Christmas Eve was initially met with lukewarm reviews and a lackluster box office performance, the film has since become an American classic, especially during the holidays.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lackluster
Adjective
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The only other real difference was that the no-sugar version looked shinier and gummier, whereas the originals were a bit duller in comparison.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
29 July 2025
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Changeable conditions usually make for exciting races, but 2025 was a bit dull.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Anton and his second wife adopted Jean sometime during the Depression, but the details are murky.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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While the Celtics have made a couple of small additions, the future is still a bit murky.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart, Odette and Siegfried's love faces an impossible battle against dark forces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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The other dark money entity paying for ads that promote a candidate is 5Plus1, which has been spending oodles on billboards and campaign literature mailed to Detroiters that promote Sheffield, the city council president.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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In Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s energetic capital, golden spires of the Royal Palace gleam above the river, while visits to the Killing Fields reveal the city’s somber history.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The convention, originally planned as a celebratory coronation, transformed into a tense, somber, and ultimately pivotal gathering.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Future of Wine: Innovation, Direct Sales, and New Challenges The rapid rise of non-alcoholic beverages doesn’t mean traditional alcohol categories are fading into obscurity.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But worse, Apple would be risking its movies fading into obscurity.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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“Lackluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lackluster. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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