as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers
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as in stunning
to overpower with light
skiers were dazzled by the glare off of the slopes of freshly packed snow
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Recent Examples of dazzling
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The cast of the 1992 film is just as dazzling — Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris and Jonathan Pryce — and the drama is quietly explosive.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Another hotel bar, this one with dazzling rooftop views of the city.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The dress then morphs into a trompe-l’oeil black lace motif, followed by a dazzling gold sequin look.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The cast of the 1992 film is just as dazzling — Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris and Jonathan Pryce — and the drama is quietly explosive.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The action scenes can compete with the best of them, taking full advantage of animation as a medium and the animal nature of the characters to choreograph fights in dazzling new ways.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Another hotel bar, this one with dazzling rooftop views of the city.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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Her luminous journey has been showcased in prominent media, including South Jersey Magazine.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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To the visible eye, every dress is in incredible condition—luminous colors, embroideries from more than a century ago that shimmer anew, each silhouette fitted impeccably on the mannequin—and for some visitors, this will prove the most remarkable part of the show.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Photographers around the world turned out in force to capture stunning compositions of the May 2025 full moon, blending Earthly landmarks with our glowing lunar neighbor.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Prevost appeared Thursday wearing a bright red shoulder cover and an ornate stole – in keeping with Catholic tradition but departing from the simplistic white that Francis wore onto the same balcony 12 years earlier.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night, doctors in South Korea were gazing at bright brain lesions punctuating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The 18-year-old produced a brilliant performance in sprint qualifying to pip both McLaren drivers to the top spot, finishing just 0.045 seconds ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri while Lando Norris took third.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Early Summer Blooming Cultivars and Hybrids Clematis lanuginosa ‘Candida’: Reaching up to 9 inches across, the brilliant, pure white flowers with yellow stamens grace the vine that grows 8 to 10 feet tall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The slate, granite and marble headstones were shinier, with English letters and Chinese characters.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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With its thin green light across its top and shiny white plastic shell, the Zafro gives EVE from WALL-E vibes.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Signature details of the watch include a radiant purple mother-of-pearl dial, 300 meters of water resistance, and the Oris Red Rotor all-mechanical movement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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There are also buildings like the Fairmont Monte Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris, both of which look splendid.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The performances by this colorful ensemble of women are all splendid.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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