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as in stunning
to overpower with light
the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants
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Recent Examples of blinding
Lora Kolodny,jennifer Elias,annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
But Powell has more easygoing charm than blinding charisma.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Debbie Elliott, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
The issue is, the researchers say, is that the study's experimental design was faulty – a control group involved no stimulation, preventing blinding and raising the chances of the placebo effect in those who did use the device.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Markets like Denver and Detroit will let Alphabet see how its robotaxis fare against elements like freezing temperatures, blinding snow and icy roads.
—Lora Kolodny,jennifer Elias,annie Palmer, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
But Powell has more easygoing charm than blinding charisma.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Heavy snow is forecast for the northeast, with the potential for blinding snow squalls in parts of New England.
—Debbie Elliott, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
The issue is, the researchers say, is that the study's experimental design was faulty – a control group involved no stimulation, preventing blinding and raising the chances of the placebo effect in those who did use the device.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinding
Adjective
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Can the Cowboys free up enough cap space to be active enough to address glaring needs at defensive end, linebacker, cornerback and safety?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Chargers turned to a familiar face to fill a glaring void after defensive coordinator Jesse Minter departed last week to become the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host the 98th Academy Awards after dazzling as host in 2025.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shimmering Sun unites with sweet Venus in your 6th House of Health, guiding you to streamline tasks while encouraging your peers and treating your body well.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Manhattan, a celery root ice cream floats in a briny celeriac soda at Smithereens, and at Echelon in Ann Arbor, Michigan, savory corn ice cream gets topped with a glistening dollop of caviar.—
Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Blinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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