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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Other research suggests that parents who decline vitamin K shots are much more likely to refuse getting their newborns the hepatitis B vaccine and an eye ointment to prevent potentially blinding infections.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The strongest storms could produce damaging winds along with hail and blinding downpours.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Adjective
Rafaela also lost an otherwise surefire catch in the blinding afternoon sunlight during Friday’s home opener.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Other research suggests that parents who decline vitamin K shots are much more likely to refuse getting their newborns the hepatitis B vaccine and an eye ointment to prevent potentially blinding infections.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shortly after the second half got underway, heavy rain hit, drenching the players and blinding their field vision, but most of the fans stayed dry under Nu Stadium’s canopy that covers the stands.
—Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The strongest storms could produce damaging winds along with hail and blinding downpours.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinding
Adjective
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Liverpool’s pressing from their forward line was a glaring weakness last season and no doubt will be a point of emphasis when Iraola begins working with the squad.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That, just maybe, shows how positive things have gone until this point, and makes a 1-4 road trip capped by an 8-1 beatdown by the Mets on Sunday in New York all that more glaring, juxtaposed with the team’s good form through the 66 games before then.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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With aromas of Granny Smith apple and lemon zest, this wine features dazzling acidity and flavors of Meyer lemon, Bartlett pear, vanilla, and thyme.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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More than mere numbers – and the numbers are dazzling by themselves; 45 points, 13-of-15 from the free throw line, 4-of-7 from three-point land – when Brunson made this succession of baskets is what a stat sheet can’t really show.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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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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Surrounded by flags from around the world, the singer lit up the field with a shimmering, silver look from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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This gem on Mobile Bay along the shimmering Gulf of Mexico has a charming little downtown complete with a waterfront park, a pair of lovely beaches, and a fishing pier.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Blinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinding. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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