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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
McEntire strutted across the stage in black sequined leggings, boots, a shiny belt buckle and suede jacket bedazzled with turquoise and fringe, topped with her red hair pulled back in a kicky pony tail.
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Take the Dutch manager’s decision to unveil a pink wash-bag bedazzled displaying the words, ‘B**ches Get S**t Done’ with various objects laden with metaphor on the night before the semi-final against Italy, which England won thanks to two late goals.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Sometimes bold on waistbands, often bedazzling in jewels.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Proving the versatility of the shoes, Rae also wore the gold peep-toe mules on the same day in New York City with an outfit evoking a Y2K energy, including a yellow scoop-neck top with colorful bedazzling and patterned ultra mini shorts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Take the Dutch manager’s decision to unveil a pink wash-bag bedazzled displaying the words, ‘B**ches Get S**t Done’ with various objects laden with metaphor on the night before the semi-final against Italy, which England won thanks to two late goals.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Sometimes bold on waistbands, often bedazzling in jewels.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Proving the versatility of the shoes, Rae also wore the gold peep-toe mules on the same day in New York City with an outfit evoking a Y2K energy, including a yellow scoop-neck top with colorful bedazzling and patterned ultra mini shorts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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That lets Atsu throw kunai, a blinding powder called Metsubushi, smoke bombs and more.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Magellan was not so much a bloodthirsty tyrant, but something worse — a very regular man poisoned by ambition and blinded by faith.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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In one corner was Chappell Roan, the singular superstar who had been dazzling huge festival crowds for months; in the other was Sabrina Carpenter, the former Disney Channel personality with multiple ubiquitous radio smashes.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Visual and practical effects can be powerful tools for hypnotizing Academy voters.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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My personal favorite is her left hand pointer finger, where minuscule 3D eyeballs were placed atop a hypnotizing, swirling red design.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 Sep. 2025
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The industry was stunned when Colorado inked former National League MVP Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract after the 2021 season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … OUT OF NOWHERE – Driver stunned when a surprise visitor makes a sudden appearance.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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