variants
also mat
or matt
as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss
I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny
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Recent Examples of matte
Red velvet makeup sees the classic red lip get a modern makeover with luxe matte or semi-matte formulas that add cosy dimension and glam opulence to makeup.
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
And Haus Labs by Lady Gaga's Optic Intensity Eco Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black Onyx will coat the bottom lash line with an ultra-matte and smooth finish.
—Chelsea Avila, Allure, 24 Feb. 2023
The liquid lipstick has a semi-matte finish and is available in 13 super-saturated shades that won't bleed, thanks to its patented curved applicator that ensures the ultimate precision.
—Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 21 May 2021
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
And Haus Labs by Lady Gaga's Optic Intensity Eco Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black Onyx will coat the bottom lash line with an ultra-matte and smooth finish.
—Chelsea Avila, Allure, 24 Feb. 2023
The liquid lipstick has a semi-matte finish and is available in 13 super-saturated shades that won't bleed, thanks to its patented curved applicator that ensures the ultimate precision.
—Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 21 May 2021
Available in over 40 shades, it’s made to offer medium-to-full coverage and a semi-matte finish.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
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For care, the brand recommends using a gentle machine cycle with cold water, then laying flat to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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His natural and unfussy visual aesthetic comes off as flat and uninteresting here.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some people's mental images are dull or vague, while others can't form anything whatsoever, according to WebMD.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Switch out light fixtures Lighting in a home can transform a space from looking dull to warm and inviting.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the acclaimed Pebble Beach Golf Links in Northern California, Day opted to wear a grey sweatsuit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sunlight is responsible for the crescent, yet the remainder of the moon appears to shine with a dim blush-gray tone.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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During a late January tour of Mammoth Cave, the guide clapped his hands, and the already dim lights went out.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This fragrance provides a mysteriously dark, sleek, bold scent that is long-lasting and durable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The show’s recently released second and, sadly, final season raises the stakes of his misadventures, taking darker turns but abandoning neither the absurd humor nor the glimpses of beauty that add dimensions to Amer’s quintessentially American, Palestinian-refugee story.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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