as in dazzling
giving off or reflecting much light
bedazzling Christmas decorations that added to the holiday cheer
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you
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as in blinding
to overpower with light
the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child
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Recent Examples of bedazzling
Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, 12 Apr. 2018
Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Last week, a Pasadena bicycling club of 44 riders returned to this spot on their annual holiday tour, gazing up at the bedazzling mass of color.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The most bedazzling new rule requires prosecutors to state at sentencing the cost of imprisonment, among other factors.
—Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, 12 Apr. 2018
Verb
Hudson shared three photos of the sweater through the bedazzling process, including the finished product.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Last week, a Pasadena bicycling club of 44 riders returned to this spot on their annual holiday tour, gazing up at the bedazzling mass of color.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
Adjective
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These autumn hues make the already dramatic Wyoming destination even more dazzling.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Elaborate dinner shows deliver dazzling performances alongside multi-course meals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, the weight of experience can get in the way, blinding us with assumptions and maps that no longer fit the terrain.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sound does much of the work in action sequences obscured by blinding snowstorms and flashing emergency lights, punctuated by creative acts of accidental self-harm that save our protagonists from certain death more than once.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 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
Verb
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Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The activity, visible across several provinces, was captured in photographs and videos posted on social media showing luminous trails arcing across the night sky.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Baker’s synaesthesiac grasp of the tawny’s song, in which its voice can ruffle the fur of night and in which silence is luminous, may be reflected in the neural structure of the owl’s brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The shiny material took the outfit from simple to mesmerizing, making it a must-have top for holiday parties and office days.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Experience this mesmerizing odyssey from the Obie Award-winning company Wakka Wakka, international leaders in stretching the boundaries of theatrical imagination.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Simple decorations like shiny mirrors and sophisticated dining chairs can also have a big impact on your space.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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