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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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Recent Examples of mind-bending
Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The fact that Olympia and Matty are working together is a sort of mind-bending thing.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Flip Circus was created by the Vazquez family and will feature mind-bending magic, comedy, juggling, trapeze, martial arts, plus more performances.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
His massive, mind-bending images have been stretched across the Sphere in Las Vegas, the facade of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Antonio Gaudi's Casa Batlló in Barcelona.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The fact that Olympia and Matty are working together is a sort of mind-bending thing.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Flip Circus was created by the Vazquez family and will feature mind-bending magic, comedy, juggling, trapeze, martial arts, plus more performances.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
His massive, mind-bending images have been stretched across the Sphere in Las Vegas, the facade of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Antonio Gaudi's Casa Batlló in Barcelona.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The hospital confirmed the exciting news to ABC News and celebrated the babies' arrival in an April 9 Facebook post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the page, ex-gangster Henry Hill’s story is exciting enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell, but at the very least this should be the most interesting season of baseball at PNC Park in a long, long time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Also interesting is that the characters have no faces, in keeping with Dakota art tradition, as is the background of ledger paper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even anti-corruption television series have become hits with intriguing plots, punchy lines and superb acting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fit is the most intriguing piece of the puzzle.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Done right, the way these acclaimed series are, documentaries can be just as thrilling as any fictional narrative.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The thrilling, overwhelming possibilities kept me returning.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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