as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending
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Recent Examples of mind-blowing
Here are nine national park excursions that will steer you away from the general public and into the heart of some of the most mind-blowing natural landscapes in the United States.
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Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Those are mind-blowing sums, to be sure, but those works were always going to do well.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Perhaps just as mind-blowing, maybe more so, is Nu au châle vert, a radical nude portrait from 1921–1922.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Truly mind-blowing stuff from this New York Times investigation.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-blowing
Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
Those are mind-blowing sums, to be sure, but those works were always going to do well.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Perhaps just as mind-blowing, maybe more so, is Nu au châle vert, a radical nude portrait from 1921–1922.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Truly mind-blowing stuff from this New York Times investigation.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-blowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-blowing
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Kape and Magomedov earned $100K Performance of the Night bonuses, while Oliveira and Fili took home Fight of the Night honors, underscoring a thrilling event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Mind-blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-blowing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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