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adjective

bi-ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce bedazzling (audio)
Definition of bedazzlingnext
as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light bedazzling Christmas decorations that added to the holiday cheer

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bedazzling

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verb

present participle of bedazzle
1
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you

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2
as in blinding
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

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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
Scientists have learned that as soon as summer temperatures thaw layers of the permafrost, its carbon turns into a bedazzling buffet for microbes. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Her nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, created a similar look in June, bedazzling Jenner’s pale pink Gel-X extensions with rhinestone French tips. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Joy has also found that bedazzling is a practice in patience. — Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026 Her nails continued the embellished theme, with rhinestones bedazzling her French manicure. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 The clip continues with Rihanna decking out an umbrella with sparkles and faux fur before bedazzling a pair of jeans, then wraps with Riot showing off the finished costume. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026 The people there that day were bedazzling top loaders — display cases for their favorite cards. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2026 Here, Adidas appears to have done the bedazzling in-house, as there’s no overt Swarovski — or otherwise — co-branding. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 Hudson shared three photos of the sweater through the bedazzling process, including the finished product. — Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
  1. dazzling
  2. fascinating
  3. blinding
  4. shining
  5. enchanting
  6. stunning
  7. luminous
  8. mesmerizing
Adjective
  • Not just his dazzling skill and intentionality on the ball, but off of it, too, in a pressing, high-energy team.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Perseid meteor shower peaked last night in spectacular fashion, dazzling stargazers as countless shooting stars blazed overhead mere hours after a total solar eclipse saw the lunar disk hide the sun over Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • Then there’s a seismic rumble and a flash of blinding light in the middle of the night.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • These machines can crunch numbers at blinding speeds—more than a quintillion (that’s a one followed by 18 zeroes) operations a second—assuming they can be fed data fast enough.
    — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of blinding
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Verb
  • The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Definition of enchanting
Verb
  • Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • This gorgeous night dress will keep you cool in the summer, and features a romantic lace trim, round neckline, and luminous shell buttons.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This stellar companion is apparently a luminous star that has three times the mass of the sun but is so close to the far brighter supergiant that its light had been hidden in the glare all this time.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of luminous
Verb
  • But certain guessers are surprisingly astute in ways that are mesmerizing to watch and occasionally informative.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026
  • The other actor whose presence deeply impacted the production, Nolan reports, is Samantha Morton, mesmerizing as Circe, the goddess who changes Odysseus’ men into swine.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of mesmerizing

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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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