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
Chrissy Teigen attends a movie premiere in Los Angeles, while Naomi Campbell dazzles at a London Fashion Week event.
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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
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
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Continue reading … 'BEEN THROUGH THIS' – Michael Cohen stuns MSNBC panel with statement about James Comey indictment.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Chamarel, Mauritius Spilling across the volcanic hills of southwest Mauritius, Chamarel stuns with its terrain—Seven Coloured Earth ripples in bands of violet, ochre, and rust, shifting under the tropical sun like a living canvas.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 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
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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