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Not glossy, as a photo finish (5)

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I believe the answer is:

matte

(Other definitions for matte that I've seen before include "Mask used to add an image in front of camera" , "Mask used to block out areas of the image in filming" , "Mask used to record two images on same film" , "Mask used in film; ET mat (anag.)" , "Dull, flat" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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