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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
Ivancevic bedazzled Kelce's jersey number, 87, in the corner and topped the box with a sparkling Chiefs logo centerpiece.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The nightwear ensemble was, of course, bedazzled with purple faux fur cuff trims.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Federal agents carried out a number of arrests in the area, including one observed by a reporter for The Associated Press that included a street vendor selling bedazzled smartphone cases.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The nightwear ensemble was, of course, bedazzled with purple faux fur cuff trims.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Federal agents carried out a number of arrests in the area, including one observed by a reporter for The Associated Press that included a street vendor selling bedazzled smartphone cases.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The fixation on what’s shiny and fast-scaling has blinded many investors to the country’s most foundational industries, which are the ones that really keep America running.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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At times, partners may have had a special mystique, enchanting you with their powers that may have sucked you in — for the better — or instead, like an addiction.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Coperni’s timing proved, well, enchanted.—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In all seriousness, Pascal’s nimble and witty performance as Martell dazzled audiences, both with his winning personality and beautiful, ethically non-monogamous relationship with princess Ellaria Sand.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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That hypnotizing aroma may be one thing, but there is actually a science to grinding coffee.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meet Parson, a charming, loving cat who could probably hypnotize the most cold-hearted feline critic out there with his huge eyes and headbutts.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Elkins was stunned by how quickly the video gained traction.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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On November 3, Paddington’s press tour brought him to the BBC, where journalist David Sillito was stunned into silence after seeing the bear in the flesh fur.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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