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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
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Recent Examples of mind-bending
The artistic director, Massimiliano Gioni, has for years staged sprawling, mind-bending exhibitions inside a vault that choked them.
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Jerry Saltz, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Jerry Saltz, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Some draw you for history held in their walls, some for breathtaking views, others for design, discretion, or their quiet gravitas.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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But for the first time in modern automotive history, the industry’s center of gravity appears to be China-bound at breathtaking speed.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Watch the official livestream replay now and immerse yourself in one of the most exciting student fashion events in the world.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Crawford, who played 20 years in the NBA, is now a color commentator for NBC Sports and has been calling playoff games with Tirico and Miller, including the thrilling second-round matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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