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bedazzling

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verb

present participle of bedazzle
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as in blinding
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bedazzling
Adjective
The most bedazzling new rule requires prosecutors to state at sentencing the cost of imprisonment, among other factors. Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, 12 Apr. 2018
Verb
Hudson shared three photos of the sweater through the bedazzling process, including the finished product. Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Last week, a Pasadena bicycling club of 44 riders returned to this spot on their annual holiday tour, gazing up at the bedazzling mass of color. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024 Hilton and Richie’s Sidekicks seemed to change out every so often, as exemplified by the different colorful bedazzling each new iteration was decked out with. Sara Belcher, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
Adjective
  • Decades later, in 2019, Irishman Shane Lowry—buoyed by a dazzling third-round 63—won his first major in runaway fashion on these same dunes, igniting a raucous celebration across the island.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • There, game drives reveal elephants wading through papyrus channels, leopards draped over fig branches, and a dazzling array of birdlife.
    Marni Granston, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pearls are formed by living organisms, when an irritant enters a mollusc, typically an oyster, it is coated with layers of nacre, this is the same luminous substance that is on the inside of the shell, more commonly known as mother of pearl.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Ali had ceased looking towards the horizon long before the luminous blue of it became a mock memory.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.
    Ekow Eshun July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
  • Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Objects and plants under the tree can be lightly speckled with the shiny drops of honeydew or heavily covered with sugary substance and appear as if covered in shellac.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • The President of the United States was in attendance, Robbie Williams sang the official song of the tournament and various flags and shiny inflatables covered the pitch for what felt like an eternity.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Snag them in this classic black color, or choose from 21 other color options, including bold patterns and bright hues.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Refreshing, vibrant, and very satisfying with a bright cleansing finish.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
  • Instead of a traditional dog crate, Mark, who only shared his first name, came up with a brilliant idea—a custom space for the dogs with a metal door.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer The radiant, ultra-lightweight formula blends seamlessly into the skin without appearing cakey thanks to its hydrating ingredients, according to the brand.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • The best time to view a meteor shower is typically between midnight and dawn, when the sky is darkest and the radiant point, where the meteors appear to come from, is highest in the sky.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025

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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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