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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Beyoncé delivered a dazzling halftime performance on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium, where Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band, Blue Ivy, and Shaboozey joined her for a show-stopping display of musical brilliance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Then, Carolyn Bracken sets in with her dazzling star performance as a blind clairvoyant woman struggling to solve her twin sister’s murder: a chilly and darkly hilarious performance that should have casting agents carving the actress’ initials into their brains.
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—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Beyoncé delivered a dazzling halftime performance on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium, where Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band, Blue Ivy, and Shaboozey joined her for a show-stopping display of musical brilliance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
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Pair it with a touch of highlighter or luminous moisturizer to enhance the glass skin effect without going all in.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The future of women’s sports is luminous, and for those willing to harness the power of AI, the possibilities are boundless.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan initially received glowing headlines for dropping into Pasadena last Friday to serve meals, leave donations and give hugs to Eaton fire survivors.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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That glowing material coalesced into the body now called the Moon.—
Francis Nimmo,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There’s gonna be emergency after emergency, after asteroid, after nuclear-something-or-other, after truly world-ending stuff, and then perhaps there’ll be a horizon that’s a little bit brighter all the way at the finish line.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Maybe if the Bruins prioritized their drafting and development over the years, the future would be brighter.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
17 Jan. 2025
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The highs and lows of that whirlwind experience are captured in brilliant detail on You Are the Morning, her debut album released on Friday (Jan. 17).—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Concerns about personal privacy, election interference, exploitative labor practices and the toxic effects of social media scraped much of the sheen off the tech industry and its shiny gadgets, especially among Democrats.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Not even for scones with lemon curd and clotted cream at afternoon tea in the radiant solarium.—
gqlshare,
Orange County Register,
15 Jan. 2025
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The formula contains vitamin C a brighter and radiant skin-like finish.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For eons, these creatures have thrived across the azure waters of the Maldives—and in the modern era, the Manta Retreat provides the perfect opportunity to marvel at these splendid fish in the flesh.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Helen responds very kindly, and everyone does a splendid job.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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