MIND-BENDING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

mind-bending

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ

Definition of mind-bending

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 At that mind-bending pace, every layer of the technology stack shifts at once. — Neda Nia, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In the case of the 296 Speciale Aperta, that’s relentless, mind-bending speed. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Now, satellites have captured mind-bending images of boats working to haul the rocket back to shore. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 From sunglasses to ketchup, zippers to lip balm, ordinary objects carry epic, mind-bending stories that span centuries. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

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Engineered as a premier compact display for dedicated gaming setups and bedroom home theaters, the Sony A90K OLED delivers breathtaking visual fidelity.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of exciting

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There was a seismic roster shift in June, five weeks after another intriguing draft class arrived.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Big games Week three in high school football has so many intriguing games that fans will have lots of choices this week.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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