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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you
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Recent Examples of bedazzle
With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Though a local rabbi officiated the union on the billboard (Winkies bedazzled the chuppah), the master of ceremonies, according to the Haring poster, was Sico, the robot star from Rocky IV (1985).
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Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Joy has also found that bedazzling is a practice in patience.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Though a local rabbi officiated the union on the billboard (Winkies bedazzled the chuppah), the master of ceremonies, according to the Haring poster, was Sico, the robot star from Rocky IV (1985).
—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Joy has also found that bedazzling is a practice in patience.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
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Previously, pulling off this kind of quantum alchemy required blinding, high-intensity laboratory lasers.
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The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.
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Ideal for a wedding or black-tie gala, Hannah Bronfman’s twisty updo and face-framing tendrils are sure to enchant.
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When Earth-directed, CMEs can interact with our planet's magnetic field and spark geomagnetic storms, which can produce dazzling northern lights displays.
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Over a half-century ago, the robotic figures of Pirates were a symbol of Disneyland’s technological ambitions, dazzling audiences with characterized but lifelike movements.
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The TikTok chef and style icon continues to hypnotize viewers with her soft-spoken voice and red-carpet-ready cooking outfits.
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That idea of true freedom that comes with financial stability hypnotized young men like Fergie.
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The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
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The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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