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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
Adjective
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The phenomenon of lynching has always fascinated and terrified me, whether physical or mediated.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Inés becomes fascinated with one of the guests, a German skier about five years her senior.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And yet, locals weren't scared off, blinded perhaps by their love of the game.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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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
Verb
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One of the officials, who works in cybersecurity, was stunned by her remark; his office’s previous work with CISA and federal law enforcement involved reporting death threats against elections officials and cyber risks.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Celebrini, the top pick in the 2024 NHL draft, was at the 2025 tournament on a team that included Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, but the Canadians were stunned 2-1 by Denmark in the quarterfinals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Although ranching operations have changed over the last few decades, the same authentic cowboy experiences that first captivated Harvey still await visitors to Wyoming.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Still dazed from the emotional hangover, the Lakers lost their next two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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The Allegheny National Forest, located in northwest Pennsylvania, is home to the wondrous Photinus carolinus species of synchronous lightning bugs—the same ones that bring droves to the Smokies each year.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Broad Arrow expects the wondrous hypercar to fetch between $11 million and $14 million.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Bedazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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