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
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
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
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
Adjective
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The Irish rebounded from a uptight opening performance against England with a dazzling effort in their first test in Galway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The waters off the coast of Oia (and all of Santorini) are nothing short of spectacular, with dazzling shades of blue that can only truly be appreciated in person.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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On the soccer pitch, Cobi Jones was defined by blinding speed, a tireless work rate and an exceptional soccer IQ.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Homelander has already arrived and tied up his three hostages by the time Butcher and Kimiko burst into their cabin, but Starlight provides a helpful blast of blinding light at the right moment.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Think airy florals, luminous citrus, and marine notes that evoke golden hour walks, rooftop soirées, and summer Fridays.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The corona is extremely faint compared to the luminous disk of the sun, which outshines it a million times, unless hidden behind special instruments called occulters.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But this 3 still looks like the cooler play, absolutely mesmerizing in a vacuum.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Like many of my favorite live performances from decades before and since, these four are mesmerizing — albeit for very different reasons.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a pair of 10X50 binoculars to spot C/2025 R3's glowing nucleus, or long-exposure photography to capture striking details in Comet PanSTARRS' tail as it's buffeted by the solar wind.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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