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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
High ceilings, dazzling lights and hanging plants greet customers as they are whisked to their seats inside the West African restaurant.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The new looks consist of the fashion house's high-quality, elegant, and classic double-breasted menswear suits with large peak lapels and dazzling light sequin embroidery dresses.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The title tune is a dazzling display of syncopation.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
High ceilings, dazzling lights and hanging plants greet customers as they are whisked to their seats inside the West African restaurant.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Among other things, Fragile is the most eloquent showcase of the band members’ dazzling instrumental virtuosity.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The new looks consist of the fashion house's high-quality, elegant, and classic double-breasted menswear suits with large peak lapels and dazzling light sequin embroidery dresses.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in Ravel’s solo works, which across decades of composition contain both the evocative broad strokes of impressionism and the luminous specificity of pointillism, his approach can have mixed results.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Related article Webb telescope spots six rogue worlds within a glowing cosmic cloud The variability of the black hole’s activity is likely due to the random nature of the material flowing into the accretion disk, Yusef-Zadeh said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Audiences are also feeling friendly, with Cinema Score turning in a glowing A grade.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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On March 1, Mercury is shining at a very bright magnitude of –1.0.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The story turns on brilliant scientist Rebecca Abrams (47), who experiences a career setback after anonymous allegations of abuses of power are brought against her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Using a combination of many brilliant innovations, and among other accomplishments, DeepSeek was able to reduce the cost of inference or thinking by a substantial amount.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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From lightweight leave-ins to deep conditioners, the right products can get past those stubborn cuticles, leaving your curls soft, shiny, and nourished.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Allure,
18 Feb. 2025
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Add the rice and stir, cooking until the rice becomes shiny, about 2 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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These drops seamlessly blend into your favorite moisturizer or foundation, to provide extra glow, UV protection, and naturally enhance skin tone for an overall radiant finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Panama-California Exposition, celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal, invited folks from far and near to stop by and have a look at our splendid town.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Set six months earlier, Richard Linklater’s splendid portrait stars a courageous but egregiously miscast Ethan Hawke, chewing the scenery from a one-foot trench in the floor.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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