as in brilliance
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the dazzle of the stars on a cold but clear winter's night
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Recent Examples of dazzle
Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
The pair, who tied the knot back in 2014, dazzled on the red carpet in coordinating — and colorful — looks.
Brody, 45, wore a teal suit accessorized with a black bow tie and a white rose boutonniere on the lapel of his blazer.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
True leadership isn’t about swaggering through crises of one’s own making or dazzling us with dramatic heroics.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Herbert dazzled with 346 yards passing and two touchdowns while completing 28 of 36 pass attempts as the Chargers (11-6) completed their first season sweep of the Raiders since 2018.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
This self-emissive design achieves a near-infinite dynamic contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks, dazzling brightness, and remarkable clarity.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
The pair, who tied the knot back in 2014, dazzled on the red carpet in coordinating — and colorful — looks.
Brody, 45, wore a teal suit accessorized with a black bow tie and a white rose boutonniere on the lapel of his blazer.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
True leadership isn’t about swaggering through crises of one’s own making or dazzling us with dramatic heroics.
—Martin Gutmann, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Herbert dazzled with 346 yards passing and two touchdowns while completing 28 of 36 pass attempts as the Chargers (11-6) completed their first season sweep of the Raiders since 2018.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzle
Noun
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And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Today’s top stories (CDC, NIAID) Science, environment and health A lack of wastewater testing is blinding the Central Valley to its bird flu problem.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shining a laser at an aircraft can injure or blind the pilot, and is a federal crime.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Corsair says the monitor can hit 350 nits of brightness.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys stunned the NFL world when it was announced that the team had chosen to move on from Mike McCarthy as head coach.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Joao Fonseca of Brazil, 18, stunned No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round after winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title last month in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
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Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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