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
Stop at the pullouts for mind-boggling views of the Snake Valley below and countless peaks, plus access to popular trailheads.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Starring Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton, the story retains the shock and awe, exciting performances and mind-boggling twists of Season 1 while remaining fresh and exciting.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Super not convoluted, complicated, mind-boggling stuff, right?
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Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 June 2026
After getting outscored by 36 runs in losing the first five games of the Freeway Series, the Angels rode a mind-boggling performance from the bottom of their order to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Starring Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton, the story retains the shock and awe, exciting performances and mind-boggling twists of Season 1 while remaining fresh and exciting.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Super not convoluted, complicated, mind-boggling stuff, right?
—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 June 2026
After getting outscored by 36 runs in losing the first five games of the Freeway Series, the Angels rode a mind-boggling performance from the bottom of their order to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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The most intriguing of the Trojans’ trio of returners is Arenas, given the wide range of possible outcomes in front of the guard this season.
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Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Kape and Magomedov earned $100K Performance of the Night bonuses, while Oliveira and Fili took home Fight of the Night honors, underscoring a thrilling event.
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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