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
The mind-boggling hammer price obliterated the previous high sum paid for a car at auction—by nearly $100 million.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Not getting a job in any professional area was mind-boggling.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The aftermath brought more mind-boggling popularity for the Liverpool lads—and a turning point for rock ’n’ roll.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Feb. 2025
Birmingham, meanwhile, have special plans of their own, including a live performance — the details remain top secret — and a mind-boggling array of pre-match pyrotechnics.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mind-boggling 
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Not getting a job in any professional area was mind-boggling.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The aftermath brought more mind-boggling popularity for the Liverpool lads—and a turning point for rock ’n’ roll.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Feb. 2025
Birmingham, meanwhile, have special plans of their own, including a live performance — the details remain top secret — and a mind-boggling array of pre-match pyrotechnics.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mind-boggling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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Situated just 15 minutes south of the city, the lighthouse is worth the short journey for the breathtaking views and a buttery lobster roll from Bite into Maine.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Flights depart from Belize City's international and municipal airports and boast breathtaking views over the electric-blue waters of the Caribbean that make the journey just one more part of the experience.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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This, plus the new weapon mechanics, Focus attacks, and traversal system, make for a fresh and exciting new entry in the series.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Bachelor alum, 33, welcomed her second baby, a girl, with husband Taylor Mock on Wednesday, Feb. 5, announcing the exciting news in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 8.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Tyga and Shenseea’s steamy new collaboration to Giveon’s solo comeback.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Spanish-language setup is a small but interesting wrinkle in the overall viewing picture.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sandalwood, vanilla, and amber are met with cinnamon, rose, coriander, and mandarin for an intriguing blend suited for an alluring man.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her chemistry with Jenner while on the Ottawa Charge last season could give Canada an intriguing middle-six scoring line, especially if Canada is going to continue experimenting with other right-wing options next to Marie-Philip Poulin on the top line.—
Hailey Salvian,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a thrilling showcase of hockey excellence, featuring top-tier players from four of the sport’s most passionate nations.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the choice can make for a thrilling contrast to the eroticism on display: This is a world of blood and viscera, body fluids, and entrails, and Kurzel is going to show you all of it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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