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
Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025
The dazzling display was expanded to other nooks of the property the following year, with the number of bulbs reaching 25,000.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 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
Take in dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico while sipping an ice-cold Tiki Wheat beer from Galveston Island Brewing Company.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025
The dazzling display was expanded to other nooks of the property the following year, with the number of bulbs reaching 25,000.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Brighten Skin Tone Collagen face masks brighten skin tone by helping to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration, resulting in a more even and luminous complexion.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The eventful life of a luminous galaxy at z = 14: metal enrichment, feedback, and low gas fraction?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle's Netflix Backlash Meghan's Netflix show earned scornful reviews not only in the British press, long the villains of Meghan and Prince Harry's narrative, but also among U.S. outlets that previously provided glowing coverage.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft — which landed in the Sea of Crises on March 2 — took some spectacular images of a total solar eclipse (a total eclipse of the sun by Earth) as both a diamond ring and a glowing red ring of sunlight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic video from the launch shows the rocket tumbling just seconds into flight before plummeting to the icy ground below and exploding in a brilliant fireball.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Metcalfe law—the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of its users—encapsulates a brilliant marketing concept, engineered to get early adopters—and more important, their accountants—over the difficulty of calculating the ROI for a new, expensive, unproven technology.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One morning, Stephanos noticed his wife’s animal-print dress and shiny earrings.—
Alex Portée,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Everything about this adaptation is radiant — from Cinderella’s glowing blue ballgown to the heartrending relationship between the Prince (a dashing Richard Madden) and his aging father (Branagh favorite Derek Jacobi).—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ingredient is packed with antioxidants to protect the delicate skin around the eyes; in Chanel’s radiant formula, it’s cocktailed with cedar extract to brighten dark circles.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The weather forecast for the Royals’ 2025 season opener is splendid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Walt Spangler uses every inch of the Guthrie’s proscenium stage to make a grand living room of the space, full of big chandeliers and splendid little details.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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