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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
Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 But multi-talent Eva Marija, still studying music at London’s Institute of Contemporary Performance, adds a little razzle dazzle toward the end by bringing out the violin. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Verb
With that out of the way, suck down some anti-nausea pills, put on a pair of shades, and prepare to be dazzled in all the wrong ways. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Like Glinda’s bubble, the song dazzles with its light-refracting synth production, but Grande’s meaning feels slightly at a remove. — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 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
  • Mathys Tel has shown a few moments of brilliance on the left wing, but De Zerbi needs somebody capable of delivering on a consistent basis.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson is right that Nolan’s movie lacks Odysseus’ egomaniacal brilliance.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of brilliance
Verb
  • Iran is the prime suspect in the cyberattacks, which can blind utility operators by changing passwords or disabling alarms, according to the sources, though its involvement has not been officially confirmed.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The tension was visible even then—drivers wanted more forward light as speeds rose, while everyone else wanted fewer blinding lights from oncoming traffic.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of blind
Noun
  • In practice, though, adoption remains inconsistent, regulations vary by country, and many vehicles still rely on brute-force brightness rather than precision.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel 10a has a 2,424-by-1,080-pixel display, a semi-variable refresh rate ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz, and a whopping 3,000-nit brightness.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Verb
  • Nascimento’s sudden death stunned the mixed martial arts community.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Designed by architect Bart Prince, this sculptural spot stuns with floor-to-ceiling windows and six viewing decks with impressive vistas of the Sandia Mountains.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stun
Noun
  • The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of brilliancy
Noun
  • What character does is govern how a person understands and inhabits these qualities with humanity, with justice, with humility, with the appropriate lightness of not confusing oneself for one’s category.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • And thanks to the lightness of the design, this sofa will also never look too heavy or oversized for your living room.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of lightness

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