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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
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 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
Adjective
  • Together, these projects reveal an artist duo equally fascinated by advanced engineering and the fragile, fleeting beauty of the natural world.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • His many adoring fans will, a fascinated wider football public undoubtedly will and, yes, even those who can’t stand a man who might have the biggest ego in sport might miss him too.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years.
    Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Relying entirely on cameras that can be blinded by the Sun, fog, or heavy rain is part of Musk’s major bet on AI.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • Although famous people loved Dan Tana’s and Dan Tana, Katerina and Gabrielle say their father was never blinded by star power.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 July 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
  • Haaland was the hero again in the last 16, scoring twice late on as the Norwegians stunned five-time World Cup winners Brazil 2-1.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Johnson confirmed he was stunned by the Mavericks choosing him.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Adjective
  • But unlike on-screen couples whose love stories are carefully scripted, celebrity relationships leave us with unanswered questions that keep us captivated long after the headlines fade.
    Devon Daniels, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Their romance has captivated fans, beginning with a modern-day meet-cute.
    Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 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
  • The whimsy carries over to afternoon tea, served throughout the year in the hotel’s Pavilion and featuring fairytale and wondrous themes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.
    Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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“Bedazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzled. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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