dazzle
verb (used with object)
to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light.
was dazzling
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past progressiveof dazzle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Yet the Atlanta Paralympics mascot was dazzling, a glorious phoenix arising from its own ashes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
It wasn’t particularly valuable, but it was dazzling enough that he figured he should.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
But Gaga was dazzling on the champagne carpet before the show, in a Versace gown and full makeup, presenting a very different aesthetic two hours later.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
While some said it was "dazzling", others described it as a "soggy, twee, trillion-dollar screensaver".
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2022
The morning sun was dazzling, and his head hurt.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
