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
The 996 generation Porsche 911 was the first time the Turbo model offered an official droptop option, enabling the hat-wearing and un-bald to enjoy the car’s mind-bending performance al fresco.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
What developed was an immersive experience that allows visitors to interact with the art in bizarre and mind-bending ways.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
What developed was an immersive experience that allows visitors to interact with the art in bizarre and mind-bending ways.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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The clear turquoise waters of the Outer Hebrides are breathtaking–freezing–but breathtaking!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The park was established in 1910 and features seemingly endless acres of rugged and breathtaking landscapes and historic national park lodges.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Anderson, like Wharton, is exciting but would also be extremely expensive, probably north of £100million.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Wagler is particularly intriguing as a big guard who could potentially fit next to Garland in the short term as a backup and in the long term as a shooting guard.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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What makes the story so thrilling is watching an outsider learn how to open those doors, bluff by bluff, and for a while make the system work for him.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The beloved broadcaster – who turns 100 this week – has been making thrilling and informative shows about the wonders of our planet for decades, spanning everything from the reptiles that roamed the Earth 66 million years ago to the wildlife battling for survival in sub-zero polar regions.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
6 May 2026
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