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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
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
We were all bedazzled by the enthusiasm.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Or something pink and bedazzled?
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Upon arrival, her friends were gifted red tumblers customized with their initials bedazzled in white.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
We were all bedazzled by the enthusiasm.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Or something pink and bedazzled?
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
Adjective
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Anderson wasn’t really stressed out over the Hall of Fame premise, just kind of fascinated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids have fascinated skywatchers for centuries.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Castellanos was permanently blinded in one eye and filed a federal lawsuit in 2022, alleging excessive use of force.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Collins spoke out for the first time at a Wednesday news conference since being blinded at the rally.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That result has stunned pancreatic cancer specialists.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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One last thing Remember the wolf that stunned everyone by visiting Los Angeles County?—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Mila was completely captivated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite seeming dazed at first, Wembanyama was able to stand and ran into the tunnel to get further evaluation in the locker room.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eleven, the show’s telekinetic heroine, who grew up in a lab, became dazed by the number of clothing options at the Gap.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The usage of not just music, but visuals, color, emotion, and story brought another reason to explore the wondrous nature of filmmaking.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The firm works on projects globally and excels at crafting family-friendly homes with a wondrous feel.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
19 Apr. 2026
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