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as in fascinates
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 blinds
to overpower with light
the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzles
Verb
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026 -
There is something about the play Harvey that fascinates me, especially for right now.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The way that Nathan’s wealth and ideology blinds him to the implications and risks of his technology is eerily similar to the behavior of contemporary techworld figures like Palantir’s Alex Karp.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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Window Blinds Give your wood or plastic window blinds a good clean with a Swiffer Sweeper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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As that misfire shows, bringing a sense of play that both enchants customers and helps the business is easier said than done.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This Syrah enchants with its deep, opaque hue, hinting at the complex flavors within.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
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Le Grande Theater dazzles twice nightly, with salsa soirées, sultry cabaret, and Broadway-style flair.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan connect to bring the laughs during all three Rush Hour films, while Halle Berry dazzles on the small screen in the sci-fi thriller Extant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 July 2025
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Everyone on stage mesmerizes, yet Christopher Nell as The Boy, a barrel of laughs and an acrobat, nonetheless steals the show.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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During halftime, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band mesmerizes the crowd with its military precision and complex formations.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Laura Dern looks amazing in marabou feathers, Marissa Long stuns in sequins, and Chris Messina is also there.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Rihanna stuns in Maison Margiela while Rocky looks great in a pink Chanel robe.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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“Bedazzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzles. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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