as in stuns
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 dazzles
Roberts performs as Yale philosophy Professor Alma, the self-righteousness that dazzles in her eyes subjugates Edebiri as Maggie, her self-effacing star pupil.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Chrissy Teigen attends a movie premiere in Los Angeles, while Naomi Campbell dazzles at a London Fashion Week event.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Genius dazzles down the ages, but so do fits of rage.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images Every year, the Natural History Museum in London dazzles wildlife lovers with the best-of-the-best photographs of the natural world.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite its lack of recognition at the Oscars, the biographical drama dazzles with its evocative cinematography, detailed costumes and a soundtrack devoid of Elvis' hits.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The extended warmth affects the fall foliage -- a natural spectacle that dazzles the country every fall and boosts local tourism.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
If Gray dazzles in a cameo, scores or assists, the media attention will be immense.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Chrissy Teigen attends a movie premiere in Los Angeles, while Naomi Campbell dazzles at a London Fashion Week event.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Genius dazzles down the ages, but so do fits of rage.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images Every year, the Natural History Museum in London dazzles wildlife lovers with the best-of-the-best photographs of the natural world.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite its lack of recognition at the Oscars, the biographical drama dazzles with its evocative cinematography, detailed costumes and a soundtrack devoid of Elvis' hits.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The extended warmth affects the fall foliage -- a natural spectacle that dazzles the country every fall and boosts local tourism.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
If Gray dazzles in a cameo, scores or assists, the media attention will be immense.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzles
Verb
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However, the show is pulled off without a hitch and Gigi Hadid stuns as its closer in an emerald green gown.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Maren Morris stuns in brown cut-out dress alongside Spotify's Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins, who hosted a pre-festival brunch at Eberly in Austin, TX during Austin City Limits.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chaotic clip is a shot of adrenaline as Abel blinds viewers with the lights.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Pride blinds them to reality until nemesis arrives, undoing both their achievements and their legacies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This figure motivates Butrich but also overwhelms her.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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If a disaster overwhelms state and local capacity, officials may request a presidential declaration, the agency said.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dazzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzles. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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