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
Sara Belcher, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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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
Hilton and Richie’s Sidekicks seemed to change out every so often, as exemplified by the different colorful bedazzling each new iteration was decked out with.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzling
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Stroll through dazzling displays, shop at the holiday market, and catch holiday movies, fiestas and special events.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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From marveling at the cherry blossom trees in bloom to soaking in the dazzling lights of Tokyo Tower, the family seemingly made sure to take in as many sights as possible.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Visitors throughout the state can experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a 30-foot ribbon tree, 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20-foot Starburst, Christmas sleigh, and more.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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Coming to New York after its debut in Montreal, these 20 spheres respond to light sources like flashlights and smartphones, inviting visitors to interact with their glowing surfaces.David Hochman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Then, a few years ago, a friend presented me with a thick, shiny box—minimal in its design, no rococo flourishes or swoopy landscapes—and promised that this panettone would change my life.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Alongside Chalamet, his costar Elle Fanning wore red lips with a shiny custom Prada dress in butter yellow and jewels signed by Cartier.María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Negro and his team’s latest research suggests instead that the barn owl’s brilliant white plumage is in fact a form of nocturnal camouflage or counter-illumination that gives the hunter an element of surprise.Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sherwood then iced the game with a brilliant defensive play while protecting the late 2-0 lead.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Bedazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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