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
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Penguins were up 3-2 and reeling in the third period when Crosby did some dazzling work and fired a bad-angle shot on Allen.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a statement chandelier above the dining table, dazzling pendants above the island, or a unique sconce on the wall.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Penguins were up 3-2 and reeling in the third period when Crosby did some dazzling work and fired a bad-angle shot on Allen.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Consider a statement chandelier above the dining table, dazzling pendants above the island, or a unique sconce on the wall.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
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Think airy florals, luminous citrus, and marine notes that evoke golden hour walks, rooftop soirées, and summer Fridays.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The corona is extremely faint compared to the luminous disk of the sun, which outshines it a million times, unless hidden behind special instruments called occulters.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
15 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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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
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Wild turkeys have blinding speed afoot, and a broken wing seldom puts a turkey in the pot.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a pair of 10X50 binoculars to spot C/2025 R3's glowing nucleus, or long-exposure photography to capture striking details in Comet PanSTARRS' tail as it's buffeted by the solar wind.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aged 33, the Belgian still has plenty of years ahead of him but in Friday night’s semi-final against PSG, Navarro showed the future is bright in that position for the Spanish club.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Glory has remained a classic for nearly 40 years through its precise, rather brilliant combination of history lesson and Hollywood blockbuster.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protagonists in both books are brilliant in very specific ways (Bernadette is a designer), a brilliance focused in a passion that is conveyed through the novel.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chondrites are divided into three families—ordinary, enstatite and carbonaceous—with the key difference being how oxidized their iron-bearing minerals are, much like the difference between a shiny unoxidized iron nail and one that’s rusty from heavy oxidation.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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At a Goop-like wellness empire built on female empowerment, Alice meets her doppelganger — a shinier, breezier British import who promptly steals her promotion.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her writing is assured and radiant; her fluid imagination shapes lush worlds, at once uncanny and beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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