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as in enchanted
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you
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as in blinded
to overpower with light
the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child
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Recent Examples of bedazzled
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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.
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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.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Faris—who shares Jack with her ex-husband Chris Pratt—stole the show in her liquid optical illusion dress, which was bedazzled with reflective sequins.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Though a local rabbi officiated the union on the billboard (Winkies bedazzled the chuppah), the master of ceremonies, according to the Haring poster, was Sico, the robot star from Rocky IV (1985).
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Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Along the way, masterpieces are made, gloves are bedazzled, moons are walked.
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Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, her friends were gifted red tumblers customized with their initials bedazzled in white.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In addition to his bedazzled Whoop, the Los Angeles Lakers star wears incredible watches by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Patek Philippe on his other wrist.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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.
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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
With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Faris—who shares Jack with her ex-husband Chris Pratt—stole the show in her liquid optical illusion dress, which was bedazzled with reflective sequins.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Though a local rabbi officiated the union on the billboard (Winkies bedazzled the chuppah), the master of ceremonies, according to the Haring poster, was Sico, the robot star from Rocky IV (1985).
—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Along the way, masterpieces are made, gloves are bedazzled, moons are walked.
—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, her friends were gifted red tumblers customized with their initials bedazzled in white.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
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The relationship of the pop star and the football player has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world — particularly the Swifties, the pop star’s enormous and ardent fan base — ever since the pair first started dating in 2023.
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The president seems to be fascinated with the Kennedys.
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Verb
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Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
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In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
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Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
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The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
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In it, Gomez stunned in a sleeveless lace dress with a halter neck and a long mesh veil.
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It's been over 70 years since Strangers on a Train first captivated audiences, and the cat-and-mouse crime drama still remains one of Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated titles.
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My husband and son were absolutely captivated.
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
Adjective
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The Right Stuff' (1983) More than three wondrous hours detailing the backstory – in epic Hollywood fashion, naturally – of Americans' first trip to space.
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The fourth launch in the brand's growing collection, inspired by beloved plush stuffy Joelle the Bigfoot, transforms her love of adventure into a wondrous scent for likeminded explorers.
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“Bedazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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