mind-bending

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ How to pronounce mind-bending (audio)
Definition of mind-bendingnext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot

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Recent Examples of mind-bending Currently, Yuchen Lei is developing a number of projects, including a mind-bending psychological thriller that will mark his feature fiction debut. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 June 2026 The size of the artificial intelligence boom is truly mind-bending sometimes. — Chunzi Xu, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026 Drawing heavily from Japanese kankyō ongaku, the Portland ambient duo explores mind-bending sound design and meditative states in a long-form piece at the nexus of the acoustic and the digital. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 Butcher is characterized as a ruthless sociopath, and Homelander the victim of a mind-bending conspiracy. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. thrilling
Adjective
  • Set within the breathtaking Ka`a`awa Valley, the locations of many Hollywood flicks & TV series, and World War II bunkers were filmed at Kualoa Ranch & Private Nature Reserve on the island of Oahu.
    — Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
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  • This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Francisco Lindor is one of the most exciting and appealing players in the history of the New York Mets.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Anthropic and Amazon are absent from every version, and that pairing is the most interesting thing missing from the list.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Perhaps the Codex Micro’s most interesting feature is a rotary dial that lets the user adjust the agent’s reasoning level depending on the difficulty of the task.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Freshman Cole Leinart, son of 2004 Heisman Trophy winner and USC national champion Matt Leinart, is an intriguing addition.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The back nine begins with one of Torre's most intriguing risk-reward opportunities at the par-5 11th.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • That was the call in the 106th minute of a thrilling World Cup Final match that saw Spain best Argentina, 1-0.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • In addition to the three WNBA games, the World Cup semifinals brought a thrilling finish, with Lionel Messi creating two last-ditch scoring opportunities, cashed in by teammates as Argentina stunned England.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of thrilling

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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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