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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you
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Recent Examples of bedazzle
In contrast to the chunky, bedazzled pieces of years past, the 2025 answer to the belly ring is more subtle, incorporating thin, sleek shapes, dainty gemstones, and flipping the structure of the traditional barbell on its head.
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Its exterior is bedazzled with whiterhinestones.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Silver stones bedazzle the 35x Grammy winner’s chest and run along the sides of her legs, sparkling with every step.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Lulus Glam Impression Beige Rhinestone Bow Handbag And bedazzled doesn’t always mean flashy.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Its exterior is bedazzled with whiterhinestones.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Silver stones bedazzle the 35x Grammy winner’s chest and run along the sides of her legs, sparkling with every step.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Lulus Glam Impression Beige Rhinestone Bow Handbag And bedazzled doesn’t always mean flashy.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bedazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzle
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The bear — maybe fascinated by flying soot or maybe out of pure cussedness — had taken a fiendish delight in batting lengths of stovepipe around.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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Fahy is a lot of fun playing against recent type as a blue-collar woman who has zero interest in the glamorous, opulent world that so fascinates her sister.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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The trial was also not blinded, meaning participants and research staff knew who received Zepound or Wegovy, opening the door for potential bias.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
24 May 2025
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Alas, too many outlets were blinded by their desire to see the Democrats win.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The sequel to Practical Magic is aiming to enchant viewers in the fall of 2026.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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She was enchanted by the centuries-old wood plank floors, scarred and slightly sloped.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Architectural Digest,
5 May 2025
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Instead, their function was to momentarily dazzle or distract enemy pilots, spoiling their missile and bomb runs.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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For the occasion, Plaza dazzled in a full-length, nude, sleeveless dress embellished with gems, with the head-turning sheer ensemble revealing a matching corset underneath.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The man understood spirituality, Peter said, and knew how to hypnotize people and take their money.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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The singer invites fans into her world of liberation through hypnotizing melodies and passionate storytelling.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead after stunning the Knicks at MSG in Games 1 and 2.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Related article Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana Pacers stun New York Knicks in overtime to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals Siakam insisted, however, that he and his teammates were not getting distracted by the prospect of writing their names in franchise history.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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“Bedazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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