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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
The higher, shinier, and more bedazzled, the better.
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Essence, 28 May 2025
The full skirt and tailored jacket were a repudiation of the war's utilitarian styles and an embrace of extravagance.
20 of 20
Nicole Scherzinger
Newly minted Tony nominee Nicole Scherzinger brought Old Hollywood glamour and drama to the carpet with her tailored and bedazzled pinstripe gown.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
At Radio City, nearly everything onstage seemed to have been bedazzled, including Moroney’s outfit, her microphone stand, and one of her guitars.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Woods also wore a pair of white pointed-toe heels with the number 32 bedazzled on the toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 28 May 2025
The full skirt and tailored jacket were a repudiation of the war's utilitarian styles and an embrace of extravagance.
20 of 20
Nicole Scherzinger
Newly minted Tony nominee Nicole Scherzinger brought Old Hollywood glamour and drama to the carpet with her tailored and bedazzled pinstripe gown.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
At Radio City, nearly everything onstage seemed to have been bedazzled, including Moroney’s outfit, her microphone stand, and one of her guitars.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Woods also wore a pair of white pointed-toe heels with the number 32 bedazzled on the toe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bedazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
Verb
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The writer was fascinated with sharks after spotting them during childhood fishing trips with his father on Nantucket.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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That stuff about the Gunn Mummy fascinates me though.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Edmonton’s Connor McDavid rang the latter from the left circle with Bobrovsky blinded by the bulky screen of Edmonton’s Corey Perry.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The screenplay loses its way at the end but kids and adults will be enchanted by the inventive, eccentric characters and the rich animation.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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No longer interested in enchanting us, the filmmaker puts his audience through the wringer, and his kick-ass mentality is well-served by star Tom Cruise, who lives for these sorts of full-throttle roles.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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The Bulls acquired him in August 2021 in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, and Ball initially dazzled in Chicago, slinging end-to-end passes and moving with the ball like it was attached to a string in the palm of his hand.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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With a cast of more than 25 actors with speaking roles, the movie dazzled audiences around the world to the tune of $975 million at the worldwide box office.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Marking a new musical chapter for the layered artist, Bey’s rawness and hypnotizing storytelling dominate the LP.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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Her content is breathtaking, hypnotizing — and yes, slightly frightening — but nonetheless beautiful.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The rescue pup stunned judges with her brown and blue eyes, speckled fur, and inviting smile.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike games like Super Mario Galaxy, which allow P2 to sort of play along by shooting little stars to stun enemies, Bananza’s version of coop feels extremely robust and changes the entire game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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