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Recent Examples of mind-bending
This was an especially satisfying and mind-bending Thursday, with a higher-than-usual quantity of delicious, top-quality theme material, and plenty of enjoyable fill on the side.
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Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Gemeentemuseum features an outstanding collection of Mondrian and De Stijl movement artworks, while the Escher Museum has the mind-bending works of M.C. Escher.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
What begins as a healing alliance soon turns into a mind-bending odyssey that unravels Tesfaye's core.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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A gateway to mind-bending dreams, these strange, sinister, and spellbinding toons will surely transfix you.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
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Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Gemeentemuseum features an outstanding collection of Mondrian and De Stijl movement artworks, while the Escher Museum has the mind-bending works of M.C. Escher.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
What begins as a healing alliance soon turns into a mind-bending odyssey that unravels Tesfaye's core.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Dark Toons Wednesday, July 30th @ Brooklyn Commons | Free with RSVP
A gateway to mind-bending dreams, these strange, sinister, and spellbinding toons will surely transfix you.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
Adjective
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This breathtaking final had already exceeded five hours.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The company just lost billions in China, and that might have been the least interesting thing about its quarter.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Maybe this shows that Meghan really isn’t interesting enough.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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En route to glory, the Packers converted on three fourth-down plays, including the thrilling game-winning 48-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Randall Cobb on fourth-and-8 for a 33-28 triumph.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Both players pushed each other to the limit in a thrilling battle of tactics, resilience, and determination.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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