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
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
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
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The results give a dazzling, simultaneous impression of serenity and velocity—half zen garden, half hyperspeed blur.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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The event will feature a lineup of live entertainment, including performances by The Betties, the Orlando Gay Chorus, and the dazzling Kissimmee Queens.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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But for dryer skin types, this step can be skipped so the Glow Mist can easily lock everything in while keeping the skin luminous, fresh and protected throughout the day.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Leave it on and rub it in after your shave routine as a hydrating after-shave oil to soothe your skin and reveal your glowing, radiant skin.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Low porosity hair tends to be stronger, less damaged, and may appear shinier than high porosity hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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This went to the team behind Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Amores Perros (2000), which, like the Palm Dog, celebrated a quarter of a century at the festival this year and is about to get a shiny new re-release courtesy of Mubi.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Every sports league is better with a bad guy, and Reese subtly demeaning Clark is a brilliant marketing ploy.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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Herbert works hard and plays hard — especially when his kids are out of town at camp, like Capricorns do, with his beautiful and brilliant wife, Lisa, by his side.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The prolific actor is always radiant, always promoting this project or the other, and always putting fresh and interesting brands on our radars.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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