as in stunning
to overpower with light
the bright lights in the TV studio momentarily blinded the quiz show contestants
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Recent Examples of blinding
Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
So in the brutalist chill and blinding night lights of St Gallen’s Kybunpark, there was Fishlock at the back post with 13 minutes on the clock.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Richard Green, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But the incandescent flash brighter than 100 suns lit up the plane’s inside, temporarily blinding Ferebee.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Outside, beneath the blinding light, his friends appeared to have been spirited away.
—Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
So in the brutalist chill and blinding night lights of St Gallen’s Kybunpark, there was Fishlock at the back post with 13 minutes on the clock.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the rest of the universe.
—Richard Green, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But the incandescent flash brighter than 100 suns lit up the plane’s inside, temporarily blinding Ferebee.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinding
Adjective
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But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But with otherwise such strong access to McCartney alongside this wealth of archival clips, the omissions or glossed over subjects — one assumes at McCartney’s behest — while present, never feel glaring.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This week, Toronto was a major hub of energy, with Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson dazzling at the premiere of Hedda and Michaela Coel stepping out for The Christophers.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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About an hour and a half before sunrise, look low to the east-northeast to spot dazzling Venus nestled near the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And thanks to a recent multi-year overhaul, the mid-century room continues to offer the shimmering opulence of a great hotel bar.—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The jewelry featured shimmering diamonds and emeralds, adding colorful contrast to Elba’s monochrome look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
Adjective
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Glaser, from a very glancing stylistic consideration, looks like a multicam by comparison.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2024
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Even so, Joonam is too scattershot and distanced from culture and politics to resonate with the news — potentially the film’s greatest draw — in more than a glancing way.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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His black-tie ensembles and glittering gowns often stole the spotlight on red carpets during awards season, cementing his place as a versatile designer.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But beneath the glittering headlines lies the uncomfortable truth: the advertised jackpot is not the real prize, the odds are stacked against players, and the system relies heavily on the very people most vulnerable to financial strain.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Blinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinding. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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