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
Images like this one are a reminder of the mind-boggling technological achievement that is the International Space Station.
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Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The need to scale up, plus the ever-present pressure to seek higher rates of return, have combined to create a mind-boggling movement of capital and societal resources into one industry.
—Charles Yu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the facts of this case were just too mind-boggling to wrap your head around.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The bread cart holds a mind-boggling array of varieties beautifully presented and enumerated by the waiter.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The need to scale up, plus the ever-present pressure to seek higher rates of return, have combined to create a mind-boggling movement of capital and societal resources into one industry.
—Charles Yu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the facts of this case were just too mind-boggling to wrap your head around.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The bread cart holds a mind-boggling array of varieties beautifully presented and enumerated by the waiter.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the GoPro Hero13 Black is 16% off, providing breathtaking resolution for your next adventure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon's Spring Sale is almost at an end, but there are still some exciting deals for you!—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each program brought intriguing storylines, and some featured All-Americans who proved to be more than just ballers.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fustic has always attracted an intriguing crowd—Messel’s social orbit famously overlapped with British royalty, and even Princess Margaret once stopped by during its transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing more thrilling than seeing a spacecraft launch — especially on a journey to the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 75th running of the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday was a razor’s-edge outcome, a thrilling battle involving several of the top Kentucky Derby hopefuls in the country.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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