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
  • Relying entirely on cameras that can be blinded by the Sun, fog, or heavy rain is part of Musk’s major bet on AI.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
  • Although famous people loved Dan Tana’s and Dan Tana, Katerina and Gabrielle say their father was never blinded by star power.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
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  • Haaland was the hero again in the last 16, scoring twice late on as the Norwegians stunned five-time World Cup winners Brazil 2-1.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Johnson confirmed he was stunned by the Mavericks choosing him.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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