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noun

Definition of dazzlenext
as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light the dazzle of the stars on a cold but clear winter's night

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verb

ˈda-zəl How to pronounce dazzle (audio)
as in to blind
to overpower with light skiers were dazzled by the glare off of the slopes of freshly packed snow

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Recent Examples of dazzle
Noun
Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth and Empress Masakao of Japan also brought the dazzle with their headwear, sporting the Nine Provinces Tiara, the Brabant Laurel Wreath Tiara and Princess Chichibu's Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara, respectively. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 In the first film, when Buzz Lightyear arrived in Andy’s room with buttons, lights and generally more dazzle than his simpler peers, Hunt said, that embodied a message Pixar has always gotten right. — Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Verb
Both Disney Channel queens dazzled in tiaras for the shoot, which sees the pair sitting beside each other on a pink carpet while applying the Rare Beauty blush. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Close dazzled in a green dress and stopped by to talk to THR about the impressive makeup on display as Drusilla Sickle. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzle
  1. brilliance
  2. blind
  3. brightness
  4. stun
  5. brilliancy
  6. lightness
Noun
  • Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Seen as a five-tool star, Mondesí had moments of brilliance with the Royals, but also struggled with injuries.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Verb
  • The fog rendered our headlamps nearly useless, blinding us more than lighting our way.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In season two, Ar-Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle), with the help of Lord Belzagar (Will Keen), assumed power after ousting his cousin Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), who was blinded when Mount Doom erupted.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of blind
Noun
  • The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The new MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR touch display is a tandem OLED panel with up to 2,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightness
Verb
  • University of Central Arkansas economist Jeremy Horpedahl was stunned by Polson's productivity.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This was just one example that created plenty of confusion for viewers at home, while the home Missouri crowd was left stunned.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stun
Noun
  • Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Definition of brilliancy
Noun
  • The steel, aged-effect metal and highly polished surfaces create a contrast between rawness and precision, while the transparency of the facade lends lightness to the flagship’s compact, block-like form.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This wonderful Syrah is a blend of 94 percent Syrah and 6 percent Viognier to add a bit of lightness.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lightness

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