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
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Settle into your favorite spot on the deck, and watch as dazzling fireworks adorn the iconic Manhattan skyline in a breathtaking finale.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
She was known for her dazzling outfits and being well-connected with other A-listers, photographed with Calvin Klein, Liza Minnelli, Halston and Andy Warhol, among others.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
From a European-style Christmas market to live music and dazzling light displays, Plant Riverside District might just be Savannah’s best neighborhood to celebrate the holidays.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Settle into your favorite spot on the deck, and watch as dazzling fireworks adorn the iconic Manhattan skyline in a breathtaking finale.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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Coppola and production designer Ziering will explore their creative partnership, the aesthetic and emotional storytelling that defines Coppola’s visual universe — from the suburban melancholy of Palo Alto to the luminous complexity of The Last Showgirl.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Vedrines makes several flights from the flanks of K2, including a harrowing one into a blinding blizzard.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
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One house that’s graced the real estate market in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is begging folks to answer that question by taking a peek at its, well, blinding interior.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All that is seen of the Monster is their glowing red stare, and this relates to how Pisces are always looking at others from the sidelines with their own perceptions.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a surprising discovery, our team has detected glowing nickel vapor in the gas surrounding the incoming interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at an extraordinary distance from the sun, where temperatures remain far too cold for metals to normally vaporize.—
Darryl Seligman,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The popular lounge set comes in 16 colors, including neutrals, bright hues, and several shades of blue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The future is bright, the options are endless.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Wardrobe supervisor Earl Nicholson then offered a brilliant idea, which viewers see after Clarkson’s Kellyoke performance wraps.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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It is surrounded by a system of brilliant rays extending outward in all directions for many hundreds of miles.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sleek hair tool dries your locks quickly, while leaving them frizz-free, shiny, and soft.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And on the beauty front, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos was behind the actress’ shiny hair, while makeup artist Rokael Lizama gave her a radiant, glowy look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While black, brass, and matte finishes have dominated interiors in recent years, chrome is making a radiant return in 2025.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s designed to be applied as a radiant base for makeup or for solo wear.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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