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Recent Examples of mind-bending
The 996 generation Porsche 911 was the first time the Turbo model offered an official droptop option, enabling the hat-wearing and un-bald to enjoy the car’s mind-bending performance al fresco.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
What developed was an immersive experience that allows visitors to interact with the art in bizarre and mind-bending ways.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
What developed was an immersive experience that allows visitors to interact with the art in bizarre and mind-bending ways.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Our mind-bending conversation drifts from his early work with Marcel Marceau to dreams that inspired The Holy Mountain.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Their property sits in a short valley, with breathtaking views of the mountains in a small clearing.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Last fall, the cast and crew filmed key scenes throughout Milan (such as the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show) as well as at the breathtaking Villa Balbiano on Lake Como.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Available in deep blue or soft pink varieties, the spiky blooms make excellent cut flowers, adding interesting texture to bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Lord of the Flies, William Golding‘s 1954 novel, is one of those properties that feels like it has constantly been adapted for the screen — even though beyond films by Peter Brook (1963) and Harry Hook (1990), both intriguing yet imperfect, it has actually very rarely been adapted.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The coaching chess match is frequently one of the most intriguing parts of the Stanley Cup playoffs.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Like most kids her age, Mira exists in the murky, thrilling bardo between childhood and maturity.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And this atmosphere also makes thrilling, impromptu musical moments happen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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