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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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
  1. dazzling
  2. fascinating
  3. blinding
  4. shining
  5. enchanting
  6. stunning
  7. luminous
  8. mesmerizing
Adjective
  • Molière’s irresistible comedy of trickery and mayhem is a dazzling new adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell — reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair and nonstop physical comedy, according to a news release.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The Panthers in question are former coach Ron Rivera, who is the team’s winningest head coach of all time, and Luke Kuechly, the dazzling linebacker who will be inducted into the NFL’s hall of fame himself in one month.
    — Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 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
  • In that blinding darkness, two Virginia units, one led by Washington, the other already there, took each other for the enemy.
    — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • Police gathered and dispersed — those in uniform and those in plainclothes, all with badges that seemed to glitter everywhere, blinding her.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 June 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
  • Indeed, Brocka insists on escapist fantasies in a world that otherwise offers no escape, which, in my view, is more hopeful than bleak — and, in turn, allows this kind of gritty sensuality to persist in his ever-enduring, luminous cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • The collection’s color palette combines seasonal colors with more technical and luminous hues, in line with Reda’s overall visual universe.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Verb
  • 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
  • There's something mesmerizing about lakes with water so clear that boats appear to float in midair and fish seem suspended in glass.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
Definition of mesmerizing

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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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