BLINDING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

blinding 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of blinding

as in glaring

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verb

present participle of blind

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

Adjective

Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026

Verb

Antarctica is a wonderland of intensity, remote and dramatic with blinding white otherworldly landscapes and shimmering blues that defy description. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026 The South Tower had fallen, creating a blinding wind tunnel in the North lobby. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blinding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinding

Adjective

Defensive players for the Rebels would run past Lane Kiffin and the LSU staff, pointing and glaring, rightfully gloating about how this on-field show would come to an end.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
But while the pass rush stepped up noticeably from the start of the season, there were some glaring holes from the defense that need to be cleaned up moving forward.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of glaring

Verb

Footage of the fight shared online showed Williams punching Colón in the back of the head in the seventh round, apparently stunning him.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
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

Verb

Taylor Swift brought dazzling footwear to the 2026 MTV VMAs with a pair of Le Silla sandals, which complemented her Tamara Ralph gown.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
The dazzling shows herald the start of what could be a very promising northern lights season.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

The actress wore a dress from the Lebanese designer’s resort 2027 collection, a pale lilac strapless dress with sheer chiffon fabric encrusted with a bevy of shimmering bugle beads.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
The shimmering hush of the strings beneath the harp in the Adagietto.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of shimmering

Adjective

Up close, its elongated head, skeletal body and glistening double set of jaws reveal just how much unsettling detail goes into a creature often glimpsed onscreen in darkness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

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