dazzled

past tense of dazzle
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 Off the pitch, our stadiums and our cities seemingly dazzled visitors (even if many of them were simply posting for engagement). Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026 Younger clinicians are neither dazzled by artificial intelligence nor especially afraid of it. Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 2026 For the special occasion, Stone dazzled in what appeared to be either a strapless or a one-shoulder gown, per a photo obtained by E! Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Fiji dazzled early and Wales finished strong to prevail 39-24 in the Nations Championship on Saturday and win consecutive matches for the first time in three years. ABC News, 4 July 2026 Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore, where military flyovers and a fireworks show dazzled audiences, the night of July 3. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Like us, Twain inhabited an age enamored of new technologies and dazzled by gadgetry. Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzled
Verb
  • Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • In it, the man stumbles around, blinded by the sun, surrounded by insensible tourists.
    Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
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  • The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In it, Gomez stunned in a sleeveless lace dress with a halter neck and a long mesh veil.
    Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • 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 11 Jul. 2026.

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