as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light
bedazzling Christmas decorations that added to the holiday cheer
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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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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
Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, 12 Apr. 2018
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
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
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
Adjective
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Advertisement Blue Moon is both a modest movie and a dazzling, generous work.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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This image captures the Rubin Observatory beneath a dazzling sweep of the southern Milky Way galaxy, with the Large Magellanic Cloud glowing softly to the left.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One house that’s graced the real estate market in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is begging folks to answer that question by taking a peek at its, well, blinding interior.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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These devices emit bursts of electromagnetic energy across multiple bands, effectively blinding or hijacking most standard FPV drones that depend on Wi-Fi or radio.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stays can include Day of the Dead workshops, such as Catrina face painting; a special menu on November 1, 2025; and a luminous procession through the mangroves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The formula works not just to lighten discoloration, but also to visibly shrink and smooth the look of spots for a more even, luminous complexion overall.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This suave, mesmerizing short will inspire you to finally pick up that film camera and appreciate the art of analog.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
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The stories, featuring interwoven poetry, are mesmerizing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Landmark’s stage welcomes big-name concerts, touring Broadway hits, and a steady stream of live events that keep the marquee glowing year-round.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Another scene shows Nishio-San taking Amélie to a day of the dead ritual, with hundreds of glowing lanterns floating down a river to mark the occasion.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Visual and practical effects can be powerful tools for hypnotizing Academy voters.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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