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
Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Twelve of the dazzling villas overlook the Ayung River, Bali’s longest at nearly 43 miles, whose heady rush serves as the resort’s signature symphony.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Another hotel bar, this one with dazzling rooftop views of the city.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Real life isn’t as attractive and dazzling as a kaleidoscope.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Twelve of the dazzling villas overlook the Ayung River, Bali’s longest at nearly 43 miles, whose heady rush serves as the resort’s signature symphony.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
The action scenes can compete with the best of them, taking full advantage of animation as a medium and the animal nature of the characters to choreograph fights in dazzling new ways.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Another hotel bar, this one with dazzling rooftop views of the city.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling
Adjective
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Pearls are formed by living organisms, when an irritant enters a mollusc, typically an oyster, it is coated with layers of nacre, this is the same luminous substance that is on the inside of the shell, more commonly known as mother of pearl.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Ali had ceased looking towards the horizon long before the luminous blue of it became a mock memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Refreshing, vibrant, and very satisfying with a bright cleansing finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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My father, who was a brilliant student, attended college on an R.O.T.C. scholarship, served in the Navy, earned a Ph.D. in pharmacology, and became a professor at the SUNY Buffalo medical school.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The President of the United States was in attendance, Robbie Williams sang the official song of the tournament and various flags and shiny inflatables covered the pitch for what felt like an eternity.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Objects and plants under the tree can be lightly speckled with the shiny drops of honeydew or heavily covered with sugary substance and appear as if covered in shellac.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Their radiant point lies near the constellation Aquarius in the southern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just a few drops pressed into skin after your cleansing routine (or mixed into your moisturizer) leaves your face soft, radiant, and dewy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Mount Vernon -- the mansion, garden, distillery, tombs, museum, and splendid view -- is a few miles away, so why not start our birthday year with Washington (1732–1799), the father of our country, our ...—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
5 July 2025
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Jet skis are a splendid invention, for mega-yachtsmen, surfers and surf competitions, and security forces alike.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzling. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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