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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
Little Phoenix and London both embraced the pink style memo, twinning in matching salmon pink bomber jackets trimmed with white accents and sleeves and bedazzled with their names on the front.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
There is no time like the present to lean into the bedazzled and embellished and discover the lasting power of shine.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
One lady even bedazzled the entire thing.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
During the month of April, there’s the city-wide Tulip Festival, and the parks and green spaces in the city are bedazzled with the colorful bulbs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
There is no time like the present to lean into the bedazzled and embellished and discover the lasting power of shine.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
One lady even bedazzled the entire thing.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
During the month of April, there’s the city-wide Tulip Festival, and the parks and green spaces in the city are bedazzled with the colorful bulbs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wild turkeys have blinding speed afoot, and a broken wing seldom puts a turkey in the pot.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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Charleston may have an iron-tight grip on its title as the South’s most popular culinary city, but don’t let its reputation blind you to what else is out there.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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It was broadcast worldwide, enchanting some 30 million viewers.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mindy Kaling dazzles in a black gown with a sparkle and sheer top at the premiere of Netflix's Running Point season 2 in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.—
Imani Perry,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The South Bay’s theater and vocal world were stunned by the sudden passing of Fang Klein, a popular performer, vocal instructor and performing arts advocate, with tributes throughout social media pouring in from all corners of the community.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The teen’s murder stunned parkgoers.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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