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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
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
But perhaps most importantly, the plates ended up being a great way to fast-track the cleanup minus the hell of a putrid sink and a stack of filthy dishes in the blinding morning light.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Hadi Alodid, 30, was ordered to be held in jail after appearing by video in Belfast Magistrates' Court, where prosecutors accused him of blinding Stephen Ogilvie in his left eye during Monday's attack.
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Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
But perhaps most importantly, the plates ended up being a great way to fast-track the cleanup minus the hell of a putrid sink and a stack of filthy dishes in the blinding morning light.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
After blinding Polyphemus, the men flee by clinging to the bellies of his monstrous sheep.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 June 2026
Hadi Alodid, 30, was ordered to be held in jail after appearing by video in Belfast Magistrates' Court, where prosecutors accused him of blinding Stephen Ogilvie in his left eye during Monday's attack.
—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blinding
Adjective
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That comparison may be a bit dramatic, but the cellar-dwelling Red Sox’s four-game sweep over the weekend exposed some of the Aaron Judge-less Yankees’ most glaring issues.
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The glaring difference was the distinct lack of the marijuana scent throughout the building, and the need to use the restroom from most of the patrons during the three-hour long concert.
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Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.
Adjective
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Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
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Swifties who caught her Eras Tour also witnessed a nonstop three-hour-plus fashion show, thanks in part to her stylist Joseph Cassell, who lined up dazzling styles from luxury houses like Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Etro and Alberta Ferretti.
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When Earth-directed, CMEs can interact with our planet's magnetic field and spark geomagnetic storms, which can produce dazzling northern lights displays.
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
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Fairview came out throwing haymakers, dazing the Bruins in the early going.
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For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip.
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Many of the pieces in the house were created by Jeff’s sister, Pam Goldblum, and her husband, Jeff Kaisershot, including a massive Gainsborough-esque painting of a fine lady that commands the stairwell beside a shimmering Murano glass chandelier.
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The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
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The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
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“Blinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blinding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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