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
That even three of the boys are playing on Memorial Day weekend is mind-boggling.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Murder links past and present in a mind-boggling metafictional mystery.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Industrialists and financiers with sudden mind-boggling wealth were seduced by deeply wooded hills and large tracts of open land in a sweet New Jersey enclave.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
This show is about the mind-boggling contours and contradictions of modern Mormonism.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
Murder links past and present in a mind-boggling metafictional mystery.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
Industrialists and financiers with sudden mind-boggling wealth were seduced by deeply wooded hills and large tracts of open land in a sweet New Jersey enclave.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
This show is about the mind-boggling contours and contradictions of modern Mormonism.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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At the center is Cerro San Cristóbal, with breathtaking views of wildflowers, pine forests and the Andes Mountains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Michelangelo Imperfect–a breathtaking new Michelangelo Buonarroti exhibition at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) National Gallery of Denmark–is the most comprehensive display of the Renaissance artist’s sculptural work in 150 years.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The company just lost billions in China, and that might have been the least interesting thing about its quarter.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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There are a few theories about why this happens, but one of the most interesting is how celebrity success can impact self-esteem.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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En route to glory, the Packers converted on three fourth-down plays, including the thrilling game-winning 48-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Randall Cobb on fourth-and-8 for a 33-28 triumph.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Both players pushed each other to the limit in a thrilling battle of tactics, resilience, and determination.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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