as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a big-box store with a mind-boggling array of home-improvement supplies for the do-it-yourselfer
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Recent Examples of mind-boggling
Mike Elko grabbed Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney, who had a mind-boggling 129 tackles last season, Northwestern edge rusher Anto Saka and a Colorado safety named Tawfiq Byard.
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Alaska Helicopter Tours, which is a 45-minute drive north in Palmer, offers mind-boggling excursions on the glowing blue Knick Glacier, from cave exploration and ice climbing ($1,299 for four hours) to ice skating and trekking (from $799).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
For me, the Florida hunt was worth it just for the joy of riding in Leitner’s airboat and taking in the mind-boggling abundance of birdlife in strikingly beautiful wetlands.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
The entire project was mind-boggling for Hostin.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Alaska Helicopter Tours, which is a 45-minute drive north in Palmer, offers mind-boggling excursions on the glowing blue Knick Glacier, from cave exploration and ice climbing ($1,299 for four hours) to ice skating and trekking (from $799).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
For me, the Florida hunt was worth it just for the joy of riding in Leitner’s airboat and taking in the mind-boggling abundance of birdlife in strikingly beautiful wetlands.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
The entire project was mind-boggling for Hostin.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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Set the scene After taking a breathtaking ride through sweeping mountaintops on the Gornergrat Railway, Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway, guests arrive in Andermatt—a fairly sleepy Swiss town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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That breathtaking pace makes the recent deadly crash between two high-speed trains in Spain even more alarming.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, one respondent saw that as an exciting opportunity.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On paper, Paramount+’s debut UFC broadcast Saturday night was meant to usher in an exciting new era for combat sports.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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This new process, the researchers explain, could offer interesting options for keeping energy-hungry data centers cool.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The game was a blowout early but got interesting late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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Two new restaurants recently landed in the Public Market Emeryville, an ever-changing food court in the tiny but intriguing city.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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At 6-1, 205 pounds, Nussmeier is an intriguing NFL prospect.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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As with the original oceangoing hotrod, the latest iteration combines lightweight carbon fiber and huge amounts of horsepower to create a truly thrilling cruising experience on the seas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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That game included a thrilling finish, highlighted by Malcolm Butler’s end-zone interception of Russell Wilson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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