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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 But the mind-bending thriller is poised to be the Severance to The Pitt this year. — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • This town of about 1,200 residents comes alive in autumn with quirky traditions, breathtaking foliage, and family-friendly activities that showcase the best of the season.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With breathtaking speed, a little over a month after the Good Earth casting rejection, Wong left Hollywood to fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting China.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 A goal may become more exciting once other people are involved.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Venus in your career zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your playful 5th house, stirring tension between what looks polished and what actually feels interesting.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s showcase is especially interesting as Queer Lisboa is hitting 30 at the same time BFI Flare in London turns 40 and San Francisco’s Frameline turns 50, David notes.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • There’s a reason why these characters in the sky are so popular and intriguing to us on the ground.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Everything that is not in the frame but has a sound that is relevant for the story, is very intriguing to me to work with.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The final 100 pages are a thrilling, heart-stopping adventure in the New Mexico desert, picking up the pace with unexpected urgency and narrative anxiety.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Now, more than fifty years later, his son David Greaves shares the intimate footage of this thrilling conversation.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilling

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mind's eyes
mind-bending
mind-blowing
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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