as in blinded
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 dazzled
Dorothy Dandridge, who dazzled Hollywood but was cast aside too soon.
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Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Are theater owners no longer dazzled by star power?
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The Buffalo Bills quarterback — who was named last season's NFL MVP — looked dapper in an all-black ensemble while the actress dazzled in a bright red evening gown and black heels.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
German Marquez dazzled, throwing six shutout innings in his 2025 debut after missing most of the last two seasons due to injury.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
The couple also dazzled in several other diamond pieces from the designer, including the bride's white gold diamond tennis bracelet and necklace.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Liu, 19, dazzled the home country crowd at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 26 by skating a flawless routine that featured a triple flip-triple toe combination, double Axel and triple Lutz.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley (2021) didn’t come close to making back its budget after The Shape of Water (2018) dazzled the Academy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
They’ve been spotted getting cozy at Lakers games, stunning on the 2025 Oscars red carpet (where Gomez dazzled in a crystal dress), and supporting each other’s projects.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Are theater owners no longer dazzled by star power?
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The Buffalo Bills quarterback — who was named last season's NFL MVP — looked dapper in an all-black ensemble while the actress dazzled in a bright red evening gown and black heels.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
German Marquez dazzled, throwing six shutout innings in his 2025 debut after missing most of the last two seasons due to injury.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
The couple also dazzled in several other diamond pieces from the designer, including the bride's white gold diamond tennis bracelet and necklace.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Liu, 19, dazzled the home country crowd at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday, March 26 by skating a flawless routine that featured a triple flip-triple toe combination, double Axel and triple Lutz.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley (2021) didn’t come close to making back its budget after The Shape of Water (2018) dazzled the Academy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
They’ve been spotted getting cozy at Lakers games, stunning on the 2025 Oscars red carpet (where Gomez dazzled in a crystal dress), and supporting each other’s projects.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Dazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dazzled. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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