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
Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
See dazzling displays in Michigan skies What are the northern lights?
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The results are dazzling neighbors and one very special guest.
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Inspired by Mayweather and Tyson Kuller witnessed Ennis’ dazzling debut in the 154-pound, super welterweight division earlier this month.
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Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
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In the late afternoon light, the forest leaves were luminous.—
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If luminous primers weren’t your jam either, let this be your sign to finally give this one a try.—
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
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Also included is a blinding arrangement of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, with white and brown diamonds and a mix of blue, pink and purple sapphires, along with pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites piling on the sparkle.—
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Mehari said a thick smoke enveloped the venue and the crowd, blinding him.—
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Bloom walked the carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, absolutely glowing.—
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Like its predecessor, the new annex is a sleek, politely glowing object.—
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
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The third-year quarterback was brilliant, going 15-of-20 for 206 yards and three touchdowns.—
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Their effort to find a home in Overtown seemed futile until Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon, who grew up in Liberty City, conceived a brilliant idea.—
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On sale in seven colorways, these relaxed, wide-leg pants have a warm cotton interior and a sleek, slightly shiny exterior that mimics retro athletic track pants.—
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That idea of shiny surfaces is key to Cathy’s character and costumes.—
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Martha Stewart is 84 years old and has some of the most enviable, smooth, radiant, and seemingly pore-free skin.—
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Look for ways to update those experiences with radiant-heat flooring and heated towel racks, and with shower and tub designs that offer multiple water experiences (from rainfall to powerful jet massages).—
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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