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
Rush had dazzled his fellow firefighters with stories about his time as a fighter pilot.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The Leipzig winger dazzled against France in Ivory Coast’s friendly win last week, and his stock will continue to rise.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Gilad Janklowicz, a fitness instructor whose signature syndicated TV program Bodies In Motion brought daily exercise routines to viewers newly dazzled by the exercise and aerobics movement of the 1980s and ’90s, died Tuesday, June 9.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Steven was dazzled by Diane’s work.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez dazzled in a sparkling bodysuit and matching thigh-high boots in a new Instagram post.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Paris dazzled audiences in 2024 with iconic backdrops and historic landmarks.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka dazzled the Roland Garros crowd with an eye-catching, two-part outfit ahead of her first-round French Open win over Germany’s Laura Siegemund.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
That held true again Friday night as the senior ace dazzled against the Knights.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
The Leipzig winger dazzled against France in Ivory Coast’s friendly win last week, and his stock will continue to rise.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Gilad Janklowicz, a fitness instructor whose signature syndicated TV program Bodies In Motion brought daily exercise routines to viewers newly dazzled by the exercise and aerobics movement of the 1980s and ’90s, died Tuesday, June 9.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Steven was dazzled by Diane’s work.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Jennifer Lopez dazzled in a sparkling bodysuit and matching thigh-high boots in a new Instagram post.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Paris dazzled audiences in 2024 with iconic backdrops and historic landmarks.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka dazzled the Roland Garros crowd with an eye-catching, two-part outfit ahead of her first-round French Open win over Germany’s Laura Siegemund.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
That held true again Friday night as the senior ace dazzled against the Knights.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzled
Verb
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The huge beast tried to slew around as the shot, striking like a ball, blinded both eyes.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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And Science, a startup developing a retinal implant to restore vision to patients blinded by late-stage macular degeneration, raised a $230 million Series C in March 2026 with participation from Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator, IQT, and Quiet Capital.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The crowd appears stunned at how New York has started the game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Fans who lined up outside of the Four Seasons Hotel were stunned when Mbappé walked to the security barriers to meet them and sign their team gear.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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When the Knicks won, Berns was dazed.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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“Dazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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