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blind

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verb

as in to dazzle
to overpower with light the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants

Synonyms & Similar Words

blind

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noun

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Recent Examples of blind
Adjective
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, Jones had most recently produced the 2014 documentary Keep on Keepin’ On, about jazz trumpeter Clark Terry and his mentorship of blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin. Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Others argue that the restitution shouldn’t be perceived with blind nationalism but with skepticism, because in the aftermath of the exhibit’s grand opening, little will have changed for the everyday individuals struggling to survive. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
This fragmented approach hampers efficiency and also blinds us to potential issues. Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Most people take their cue about how Europe is doing from the auto industry and so they may be blinded to this turn. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Great Lakes are full of mysterious clues about the past, from prehistoric hunting blinds to a Stonehenge-like arrangement of granite blocks. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 Prosecutors say Hankison fired 10 shots into Taylor's apartment through a glass door and window that were both covered by blinds. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blind 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blind
Adjective
  • The two circle one another for the film’s first half, surrounded by a levity-providing supporting cast of drunk expats living south of the border that features Jason Schwartzman, Henry Zaga and, in an early, raw love scene, singer Omar Apollo.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The superintendent of a Long Island school district was arrested Sunday night and charged with driving drunk in a serious crash in Suffolk County.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Another round of northern lights are expected to take place this November, dazzling the night sky just weeks after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasted a minor geomagnetic storm watch (G1) earlier in the month.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Stargazers are in for quite the double feature this weekend: The Beaver moon, the last supermoon of the year, will share the celestial stage with the dazzling Leonid meteor shower.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The interiors are well-equipped and thoughtfully designed, with notable features like a fireplace nook with views of Mohonk Mountain, a long live-edge dining table, and the primary bathroom with its freestanding tub.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Dark Academia Decor Dark academia decor is all about moody colors, cozy staples, plenty of books, and reading nooks (Rory, is that you?).
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The concern is that this might be a kind of smoke screen.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Any dignified motivations that had once held sway—making art for art’s sake, acting to minimize suffering—became smoke screens to distract others from my selfishness.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Our new unlucky heroine is terminally ill writer Sam (Lupita Nyong’o), out of the hospital on a day trip to the city when sightless monsters begin falling from the sky.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 28 June 2024
  • Despite the chaos and confusion, it’s quickly established that the extraterrestrial predators are sightless and respond only to noise.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024
Adjective
  • Rocky staggers in his corner like a drunken man trying to get back up on a barstool.
    Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Crowd surges and drunken behavior marred the February 2024 event.
    Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Not only are the water and sunset views spectacular, but the drinks stun, too.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Eight years ago, Trump stunned the nation by winning Michigan by 10,704 votes, about two-tenths of a percentage point, over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, en route to claiming the White House.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The limited-edition vinyl pressing comes in a multi-colored swirl from the shades on the cover.
    Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • See Selena Gomez on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter and photos from the shoot below.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blind. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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