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
Fruits are ripening and the birds are overhead migrating day and night, guided by the sun and stars on their mind-boggling journeys.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember, Chavez struck out a mind-boggling one time over her final two seasons for the Panthers.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea of a live-action FernGully is already mind-boggling.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Terafab project — which has a mind-boggling goal to supply 1 terawatt of annual computing capacity — is the latest ambitious undertaking by Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember, Chavez struck out a mind-boggling one time over her final two seasons for the Panthers.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea of a live-action FernGully is already mind-boggling.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Terafab project — which has a mind-boggling goal to supply 1 terawatt of annual computing capacity — is the latest ambitious undertaking by Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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Some draw you for history held in their walls, some for breathtaking views, others for design, discretion, or their quiet gravitas.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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But for the first time in modern automotive history, the industry’s center of gravity appears to be China-bound at breathtaking speed.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Watch the official livestream replay now and immerse yourself in one of the most exciting student fashion events in the world.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Crawford, who played 20 years in the NBA, is now a color commentator for NBC Sports and has been calling playoff games with Tirico and Miller, including the thrilling second-round matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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