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
But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The mechanical properties of Exo-Glove Poly were verified with a healthy subject through a wrap grasp experiment using a mat-type pressure sensor and an under-actuation performance experiment with a specialized test set-up.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2016
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The mechanical properties of Exo-Glove Poly were verified with a healthy subject through a wrap grasp experiment using a mat-type pressure sensor and an under-actuation performance experiment with a specialized test set-up.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
Adjective
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Keep reading for our edit of the best flat knee-high boots for autumn and beyond.—
Emma Spedding,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unlike many formulas that start dewy and end up oily, or others that stay flat and one-dimensional from dawn to dusk, this one actually strikes the perfect balance.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Medieval Europe, an era that gave us heraldry, court jesters, and troubadours, is rendered in dull, grayish brown hues.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Or, the formula comes in a radiant finish, which both makeup artists love for dull or tired skin in need of a pick-me-up.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many stars making up familiar constellation figures are invisible, and dim constellations such as Cancer and Pisces are not seen at all.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What explains this dim outlook?—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Matte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matte. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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