as in blinded
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 dazzled
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams, who dazzled at times, had four touchdowns and five interceptions in two playoff games.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Robbie plays her as someone dazzled by the consequences of her own desires.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The one who limited walks and dazzled?
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
To attend the Snow Polo World Cup is to be dazzled.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial $85 million Heavener Football Center dazzled him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
As his spatial awareness and shot selection has improved, his considerable skill and athleticism have dazzled more and more.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
For decades, the crown dazzled millions of visitors with its 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, accenting eight palmettes alternating with stately gold eagles.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Miles also dazzled the crowd with behind-the-back dribbles and no-look passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Robbie plays her as someone dazzled by the consequences of her own desires.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The one who limited walks and dazzled?
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
To attend the Snow Polo World Cup is to be dazzled.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial $85 million Heavener Football Center dazzled him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
As his spatial awareness and shot selection has improved, his considerable skill and athleticism have dazzled more and more.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
For decades, the crown dazzled millions of visitors with its 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, accenting eight palmettes alternating with stately gold eagles.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Miles also dazzled the crowd with behind-the-back dribbles and no-look passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzled
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Most notably, the city paid a $3 million settlement to a woman who was blinded in one eye during a demonstration outside a south Sacramento police station the day before Garza was injured.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Your hatred of our governor has blinded your ability to be balanced, fair or accurate.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet’s massive increase in AI infrastructure spending sets a new high water mark just one week after Meta stunned the Street by announcing plans to nearly double its capex to between $115 billion and $135 billion this year.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Eleven, the show’s telekinetic heroine, who grew up in a lab, became dazed by the number of clothing options at the Gap.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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Firefighters were trying to put out flames, others were trying to find victims inside, Sanford's truck was still there and church members who'd just survived the horror were on the lawn, dazed.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Dazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzled. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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