DAZZLING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ

Definition of dazzling

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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verb

present participle of dazzle

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

Adjective

The selection of food on offer at Sandals – every cuisine under the sun served at 12 restaurants – is just as dazzling. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 The night before an airline lost my wheelchair was among the most dazzling of my life. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

And Lamb got his fitting curtain call on a homecoming that stands at the top of a long list of dazzling NFL performances. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026 Many of the areas Young studies are changing from dazzling emerald trees to fields of shrubs — even years after the wildfires. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dazzling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling

Adjective

Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, and the minimalists learned from Brancusi’s serial imagery and the anonymity of his luminous, streamlined forms.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
The simple-but-elegant cut was made even more glamorous by the luminous nature of the fabric, which glittered underneath the lights on Friday’s red carpet.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of luminous

Verb

Footage of the fight shared online showed Williams punching Colón in the back of the head in the seventh round, apparently stunning him.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

Definition of stunning

Adjective

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
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Verb

The fog rendered our headlamps nearly useless, blinding us more than lighting our way.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026
But now, the ferocity of regressive racial animus, coupled with the blinding enthusiasm around AI, make their confluence on the nation’s big birthday special.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of blinding

Adjective

Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Beautyberry These deciduous shrubs produce bright purple berries that attract songbirds in summer and autumn.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Still, within Newsom’s announcement today lies some pretty shiny baubles for an ailing West Coast industry that has seen production crater and over 50,000 jobs directly lost over the past six years.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Collection helps repair damage from heat, color and styling, strengthening strands from the inside out for healthier, shinier hair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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