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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
On TikTok women are sharing all about the totes, from where to score one to showing off their hauls, even to bedazzling or customizing them.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
In contrast to the chunky, bedazzled pieces of years past, the 2025 answer to the belly ring is more subtle, incorporating thin, sleek shapes, dainty gemstones, and flipping the structure of the traditional barbell on its head.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Its exterior is bedazzled with whiterhinestones.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Silver stones bedazzle the 35x Grammy winner’s chest and run along the sides of her legs, sparkling with every step.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
In contrast to the chunky, bedazzled pieces of years past, the 2025 answer to the belly ring is more subtle, incorporating thin, sleek shapes, dainty gemstones, and flipping the structure of the traditional barbell on its head.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Its exterior is bedazzled with whiterhinestones.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Silver stones bedazzle the 35x Grammy winner’s chest and run along the sides of her legs, sparkling with every step.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The notion of truth is almost destroyed so that we are blinded by what is happening.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Having been accidentally blinded as a child by a stink bomb, Jenna uses her other senses to receive information.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The company’s video game mantra since its Nintendo Entertainment System days has been to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world-building, competition and puzzles to enchant.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The valley's waterfalls, trails, and mountain views continue to enchant even during the off-season.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Gone was the spectacle – Norma Desmond’s decaying mansion, the dazzling costumes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Or stock up on items for yourself, like an anti-fatigue mat to take the strain out of standing over a counter, and a set of dazzling crystal glasses for 66 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Ever since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in January, the world has been hypnotized by the prospect of a cease-fire in Ukraine.—
DMYTRO KULEBA,
Foreign Affairs,
30 May 2025
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Because of, on the one hand, that gaze and being the hypnotized, and so there’s the myth of the sirens that you’re drawn in.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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When Anderson heard that his friend was assaulted, the musician was stunned.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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Seth Jones scored a goal and an assist, and Dmitry Kulikov and Brad Marchand scored 3:46 apart in the second period to stun the rabid crowd.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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