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
Going into that theater was always a mind-boggling thing to be able to do.
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Laura Bradley, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026
Flirtatious encounters become more playful, spontaneous and mind-boggling.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Athletes can provide mind-boggling numbers in sports.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Wachira called it mind-boggling.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Laura Bradley, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026
Flirtatious encounters become more playful, spontaneous and mind-boggling.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Athletes can provide mind-boggling numbers in sports.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Wachira called it mind-boggling.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
Adjective
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The views are breathtaking, and its history is rich.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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As part of a new project highlighting breathtaking — and sometimes overlooked — sights across the country, here are some of the Golden State's stunning scenic spots.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a joyously wacky energy to this broad comedy on the whole, giving Rudd an interesting arc to play.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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And all this other stuff is interesting, the arch and the other things that bother us.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But on a court these are the driving forces for a hugely intriguing matchup as Wemby enters what is all but a must-win game while Team Brunson tries to all but put it away.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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That’s not the most thrilling roadshow pitch, but is an actual investment thesis.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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And, for the moment, though this study presents even more thrilling evidence that perhaps humans, at this time, were able to control fire?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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