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bedazzled

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verb

past tense of bedazzle
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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
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
Hawn, once again, wore something black and bedazzled, slipping into a glittery gown that featured a figure-hugging silhouette, floor-grazing skirt, sheer halter neckline, and matching opera gloves. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 The carousel horses, exquisitely painted and bedazzled, are valued at over $30,000 apiece, said Sean Butler, the chief operating officer of Butler Amusements, the family-run business that owns the fair’s rides. Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
Adjective
  • Evans became fascinated by Andy Warhol’s descriptions of Sedgwick refusing to wash, choosing instead to repeatedly apply makeup.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • What family is without a person of any age who at times is excited, curious or fascinated or wants to show off for friends?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Wilpattu, Sinharaja, and Yala, Sri Lanka Drawn to Sri Lanka for the leopard and sloth bear spotting opportunities found within Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, travelers are often more enchanted with the teardrop island’s birdlife upon arrival.
    Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Drafters get blinded by big names and tend to overrate players.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Odysseus’ men have set fire to Troy, blinded the Cyclops and raided the island of the Laestrygonians, repeatedly choosing their own interests over the virtue of xenia, or hospitality, that the film stresses is central to Greek culture.
    Bailey Sincox, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • At one point during the summit, Reagan and Gorbachev were close to agreeing on a deal that would remove every single nuclear missile from the planet, a moment in the transcript that Gunn was particularly stunned by.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Smart stunned in the creation, pairing it with black-and-gold drop earrings fitted with diamonds and one statement ring.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Manchester City striker shot to global fame during the World Cup as his humor and charm captivated audiences, and Norway’s national team reached the quarterfinals for the first time.
    Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As the competitions unfolded, Rico found herself just as captivated as her daughter.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Adjective
  • Yes, he’s accompanied by a partner and, yes, there’s a bulky ring that can be used to manifest an assortment of wondrous and less-than-wondrous things.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There is a mix of dead seriousness, dry sarcasm, and wondrous joy in equal measure.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Bedazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzled. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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