mind-blowing

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ˌblō-iŋ How to pronounce mind-blowing (audio)
Definition of mind-blowingnext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending

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Recent Examples of mind-blowing The genus Labisia has some mind-blowing, incredible colors and patterns. — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 But the ways people have received that is sort of mind-blowing for me. — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Missing out on the ultimate prize remains the one blemish in his otherwise mind-blowing trophy cabinet. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Adding to the mind-blowing zaniness of the piece? — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-blowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-blowing
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. thrilling
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  • Those superstars may have to yield to 21-year-old Bristol City striker Dom Ballard, who produced a moment of breathtaking improvisation during his side’s 2-2 draw away at Birmingham City on Saturday.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Social media platforms teach us that every meal should be photographed, every child’s achievement deserves applause, every sunset should be breathtaking and every opinion must become an argument.
    — Alan Webber, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • May 19 Just three months before her death, Panettiere releases her candid memoir detailing the progression of a once-exciting, new relationship that quickly escalated into years of domestic violence.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Romero holds a 17-2 record with 13 KOs, while Lopez stands at 22-2 with 13 KOs, promising an exciting clash.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.
    — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Classic notes are also growing up this season—tonka is vanilla’s more interesting older sister, able to shift from woody to dry to nutty, depending on the present company.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • However, the aliens’ secondary revelation is far more intriguing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The intriguing subplot is whether CBS will try to void the final four years (and $72 million) of Romo’s regrettable 10-year, $180 million deal by citing a moral clause that is standard in broadcast contracts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Boyle succeeds in making a thrilling, propulsive movie using his signature kinetic filmmaking style of quick cuts, unconventional camera angles, and a frantic pace.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Carse had been out celebrating Durham’s thrilling victory over Derbyshire that had been completed inside three days, and was due to meet up with England at Lord’s on Monday for the second Test.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling

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“Mind-blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-blowing. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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