bedazzle

verb

bi-ˈda-zəl How to pronounce bedazzle (audio)
Definition of bedazzlenext
1
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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2
as in to blind
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

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Recent Examples of bedazzle Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 In his place, busy bees Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Alex Freeman bedazzled the Aussies in the first half with their movement, with their speed, with their imagination. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 When their chorus ended, Fonda herself appeared on the stage in a bright red suit and a shirt bedazzled with the word Resist. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 The blue collar can also bedazzle. — Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
  1. fascinate
  2. blind
  3. enchant
  4. dazzle
  5. hypnotize
  6. stun
Verb
  • Wuest was also fascinated by the themes explored by the film, and couldn’t help but notice parallels to our current moment.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinate
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  • Iran is the prime suspect in the cyberattacks, which can blind utility operators by changing passwords or disabling alarms, according to the sources, though its involvement has not been officially confirmed.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The tension was visible even then—drivers wanted more forward light as speeds rose, while everyone else wanted fewer blinding lights from oncoming traffic.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of blind
Verb
  • Only one kilometer in length, Étretat Beach is a location that enchanted major painters, like Eugène Delacroix, Camille Corot and Claude Monet, who depicted the setting in dozens of works.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of enchant
Verb
  • Nevertheless, Richmond’s improbable comeback dazzled fans and turned its players into legends.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Adaptive matrix headlights, which can selectively dim portions of the beam to avoid dazzling other drivers while maintaining maximum illumination elsewhere, are theoretically the technological solution to the problem.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dazzle
Verb
  • The statement came after Roth detailed a sequence in the film to Polygon that features a cartoon that seemingly hypnotizes children, turning them into murderers.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At the San Sebastian property, the excellent restaurants, exquisite interior design, and passion for detail—all hallmarks of the brand—blend in like never before with a maritime landscape that hypnotizes its guests at any time of day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypnotize
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  • Nascimento’s sudden death stunned the mixed martial arts community.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Designed by architect Bart Prince, this sculptural spot stuns with floor-to-ceiling windows and six viewing decks with impressive vistas of the Sandia Mountains.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stun

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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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