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bedazzled

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verb

past tense of bedazzle
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as in blinded
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
Verb
  • Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.
    Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Iconic shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, American Idol, The Challenge, and The Amazing Race have earned high ratings and captivated audiences for years, paving the way and showcasing a diverse array of talent and personalities.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The iconic actor was best known for her iconic role as Brenda Walsh in the teen 1990s drama Beverly Hills 90210, was also one of the leads in Charmed and captivated audiences with her dynamic performances and strong screen presence.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In a new book, Elaine Pagels searches for the narrative origins of Jesus’s most wondrous acts.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.
    Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Bedazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedazzled. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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