as in blinded
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 dazzled
Like us, Twain inhabited an age enamored of new technologies and dazzled by gadgetry.
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Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
The same day, Zendaya dazzled in a plunging, sheer co-ord set with a liquid finish while promoting another of her upcoming films, The Odyssey.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Muni Long dazzled in an electric blue ensemble and a slick side bang.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Visitors and hosts alike have been dazzled by the scenes.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The northern lights dazzled the sky over Anchorage, offering a unique spectacle for observers on October 03, 2025 in Alaska, United States.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have dazzled in the World Cup where every game has seemed like a showcase for the tournament's top stars.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Glistening in the sun from about 1,000 feet away, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy dazzled attendees, arriving in New York after a 53-year title drought.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Ron Chernow,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
The same day, Zendaya dazzled in a plunging, sheer co-ord set with a liquid finish while promoting another of her upcoming films, The Odyssey.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Muni Long dazzled in an electric blue ensemble and a slick side bang.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Visitors and hosts alike have been dazzled by the scenes.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The northern lights dazzled the sky over Anchorage, offering a unique spectacle for observers on October 03, 2025 in Alaska, United States.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have dazzled in the World Cup where every game has seemed like a showcase for the tournament's top stars.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Glistening in the sun from about 1,000 feet away, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy dazzled attendees, arriving in New York after a 53-year title drought.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzled
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Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
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In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
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The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
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In it, Gomez stunned in a sleeveless lace dress with a halter neck and a long mesh veil.
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.
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“Dazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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