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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mind-boggling
The Ukrainians are inflicting a mind-boggling number of deaths on the Russians.
—
CBS News, 7 June 2026
The area is home to a mind-boggling variety of wildlife; expect to see namesake Bighorn sheep, Pryor horses, and black bears, among other species.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Gardeners are pressed for choice, given the mind-boggling array of sizes and shapes with rounded, heart-shaped, lance-shaped, or oval leaves in blue, green, chartreuse, or golden with stripes of yellow, cream, or white.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Changing the way people move The machinations that go into trying to plan simultaneous transactions can be mind-boggling.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
CBS News, 7 June 2026
The area is home to a mind-boggling variety of wildlife; expect to see namesake Bighorn sheep, Pryor horses, and black bears, among other species.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Gardeners are pressed for choice, given the mind-boggling array of sizes and shapes with rounded, heart-shaped, lance-shaped, or oval leaves in blue, green, chartreuse, or golden with stripes of yellow, cream, or white.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Changing the way people move The machinations that go into trying to plan simultaneous transactions can be mind-boggling.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
Adjective
-
Catch a show with a breathtaking backdrop.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
-
Nina Dobrev put an unexpected—yet breathtaking—spin on the bridal trend on Saturday.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
Other research has reinforced the idea that reframing a stressful challenge into an exciting opportunity can lead to better performance.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
-
Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
-
Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
-
That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
-
The back end of this position group is also intriguing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
-
If Pearce attends mandatory minicamp, his integration into the locker room, as well as his involvement in the team’s practices, will be particularly intriguing as Stefanski tries setting his culture.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
-
The Argentinians, of course, went on to win the 2022 World Cup in one of the most thrilling finals in tournament history.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
-
But Qatar’s fourth and final shot on goal proved the difference between a loss and a thrilling comeback point earned.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
