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
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
Their dazzling play captivates the city, and has for some time now.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
On the 16th pitch of Yamamoto’s live batting practice, Kim crushed an opposite-field home run, dazzling the hundreds of Dodgers fans gathered to watch the team ready itself for its first slate of exhibition games that begin Saturday.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Holson’s point was that the hard tasks aren’t the dazzling ones.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
Their dazzling play captivates the city, and has for some time now.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, features spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
On the 16th pitch of Yamamoto’s live batting practice, Kim crushed an opposite-field home run, dazzling the hundreds of Dodgers fans gathered to watch the team ready itself for its first slate of exhibition games that begin Saturday.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Defencemen can play effectively without blinding speed, but the Oilers group could use another speedster who can close gaps quickly.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That’s when the group attempted its perilous journey back to civilization, in a blinding blizzard beneath towering, avalanche-prone slopes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Participants dressed and playing in glowing gear will be up for a grand prize.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a thin ring of sunlight remains visible around the moon's silhouette, a glowing 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Points of bright-eyed inspiration.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, head to the area in late fall, as the surrounding oak and hickory trees put on a brilliant show.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Henshall is a hoot as the tortured inspector, though the series has recently taken on a new dimension with the addition of Ashley Jensen (so brilliant in Ricky Gervais’ Hollywood satire, Extras) as the formidable DI Ruth Calder.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fan Expo Denver 2026, which already boasts a gold standard of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and gaming celebrities, is getting even shinier.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was buried Monday in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico's most powerful cartels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And, according to her makeup artist, her radiant skin was thanks to the prep of the Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Lipopeptide Serum.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kate Hudson Kate Hudson could not have looked more radiant thanks to an anything-but-matte, monochromatic, light pink makeup look by makeup artist Tonya Brewer.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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