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
Just last week the British actor and former Glamour cover star dazzled in a vintage teal Chloé dress previously worn by Kate Moss in 2001.
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Aroa Medina, Glamour, 8 May 2026
McIlroy’s score of 1-under-par wasn’t going to make a dent on the leaderboard on this day, however, when Matt McCarty dazzled everyone with an 8-under-par 63 to take the early lead.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Morris dazzled in Georgia, throwing a no-hitter in 1-0 loss, combining on a no-hitter in relief and delivering a game-winning single at the plate.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
How ships were dazzled The process of dazzling a ship involved creating a unique pattern for each ship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
His jockey was a young Alex Solis, who came from Panama, was still struggling with the English language then and had quickly dazzled the Southern California racing world with his talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Sara Keck dazzled in relief and also hit a home run and a triple, while Erin McCarthy went 3-for-5 with four RBI as Wilmington upended Burlington, 12-1.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than trot out the talent ahead of the film’s start (a standard practice), King and Fuqua dazzled the packed house of 3,300 with introductions to Jaafar Jackson; the Jackson family including EP and King of Pop’s son Prince Jackson; Nia Long; Colman Domingo; and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Addison Rae dazzled the Coachella audience with her pop girl glamour on Saturday night.
—Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Aroa Medina, Glamour, 8 May 2026
McIlroy’s score of 1-under-par wasn’t going to make a dent on the leaderboard on this day, however, when Matt McCarty dazzled everyone with an 8-under-par 63 to take the early lead.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Morris dazzled in Georgia, throwing a no-hitter in 1-0 loss, combining on a no-hitter in relief and delivering a game-winning single at the plate.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
How ships were dazzled The process of dazzling a ship involved creating a unique pattern for each ship.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
His jockey was a young Alex Solis, who came from Panama, was still struggling with the English language then and had quickly dazzled the Southern California racing world with his talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Sara Keck dazzled in relief and also hit a home run and a triple, while Erin McCarthy went 3-for-5 with four RBI as Wilmington upended Burlington, 12-1.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than trot out the talent ahead of the film’s start (a standard practice), King and Fuqua dazzled the packed house of 3,300 with introductions to Jaafar Jackson; the Jackson family including EP and King of Pop’s son Prince Jackson; Nia Long; Colman Domingo; and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Addison Rae dazzled the Coachella audience with her pop girl glamour on Saturday night.
—Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzled
Verb
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And yet, locals weren't scared off, blinded perhaps by their love of the game.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Castellanos was permanently blinded in one eye and filed a federal lawsuit in 2022, alleging excessive use of force.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For 25 years now, whenever ailing sea turtles are stranded and rescued from regional waters (caught in netting, injured by a boat prop or shark attack, accidentally hooked by a fisherman, or stunned by a cold front), they are brought here for care, recuperation, and a second chance at life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Multiple sources told OutKick that UAB administrators were stunned to hear just how troubling some of these allegations were that have been brought forth by players and parents.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Still dazed from the emotional hangover, the Lakers lost their next two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Despite seeming dazed at first, Wembanyama was able to stand and ran into the tunnel to get further evaluation in the locker room.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Dazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzled. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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