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
Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Rushing mountain streams, historic log cabins, and dazzling color in the fall are all part of the scenery rushing by.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Carey performed a medley of her biggest hits while wearing a gold long-sleeve romper that was fully covered in dazzling rhinestones.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
After three weeks of near-daily digging in the summer heat, the longshot quest paid off in dazzling fashion.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Rushing mountain streams, historic log cabins, and dazzling color in the fall are all part of the scenery rushing by.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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The sound does much of the work in action sequences obscured by blinding snowstorms and flashing emergency lights, punctuated by creative acts of accidental self-harm that save our protagonists from certain death more than once.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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New York Fashion Week delivers the style inspo on and off the runway while the Emmys bring the red carpet glam, and don’t forget, Taylor Swift is back in the stands serving stadium couture with a blinding new accessory.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was also the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after a brilliant first season.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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My time there was so brilliant.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the past, grocery stores desired apples that looked red and shiny, believing consumers shopped with their eyes.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Televisions above a shiny black bar cycle through grainy reruns of the early ’90s sitcom A Different World.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This liquid exfoliating treatment is powered by extracts from 100,000 apple stem cells to visibly refine pores and smooth skin texture, achieving a radiant, just-polished look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, makeup trends are decidedly more radiant, with juicy lip stains leading the charge—offering the allure of a glossy finish, paired with the long-lasting wear of a tint.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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