as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers
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as in stunning
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 dazzling
Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
While this over-the-top luxury can be dazzling, the most beautiful spots in Palm Beach are the side streets and alleyways off of Worth Avenue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Disney Cruise Line The benchmark for family cruising, Disney Cruise Line delights kids and adults alike with beloved characters, engaging kids’ clubs, dazzling deck parties, and fireworks at sea.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the property's dazzling lobby and spacious rooms are outfitted with Italian marble and elegant furnishings, with many accommodations boasting sea views.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
While this over-the-top luxury can be dazzling, the most beautiful spots in Palm Beach are the side streets and alleyways off of Worth Avenue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Day 1 leaderboard is dazzling yet again.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Disney Cruise Line The benchmark for family cruising, Disney Cruise Line delights kids and adults alike with beloved characters, engaging kids’ clubs, dazzling deck parties, and fireworks at sea.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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The mother-daughter duo both wore white ensembles, with Kourtney adding a pop of silver with her coat and Penelope going for luminous gold loafers.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their luminous glow, ranging from the classic creamy white to delicate pinks and mysterious blacks, adds a touch of understated luxury to any ensemble.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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On the soccer pitch, Cobi Jones was defined by blinding speed, a tireless work rate and an exceptional soccer IQ.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Homelander has already arrived and tied up his three hostages by the time Butcher and Kimiko burst into their cabin, but Starlight provides a helpful blast of blinding light at the right moment.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Oscar Verhoeven delivered a brilliant slide tackle on Portland’s Kevin Kelsy near the Timbers goal.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While visiting the naval base in Portsmouth in December 2017 for the commissioning ceremony of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the late monarch stood out in a brilliant purple outfit.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McKenna, working this time without the safety net of direct source material, has composed a shiny soap-bubble satire of a doom-laden cultural and journalistic landscape.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new third-floor hall is longer than a football field, filled with shiny new blackjack, craps, baccarat and roulette tables.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Emitting light across even colors and wavelengths, each associated with unique skin benefits, this mask is designed to support a more radiant, youthful-looking complexion.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From massages that melt away tension and high-performance facial rituals that reveal radiant skin, to holistic therapies designed to renew every fiber of your being, the experience focuses on reconnecting with yourself and leisurely savoring the true art of self-care.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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