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Recent Examples of mind-bending
Many have struggled with the ethical conundrum and the whole mind-bending shenanigan is undoubtedly going to remain a morally thorny topic for eons to come.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As always, Yellowjackets is full of mind-bending detours, supernatural gobbledygook, and foliage-laden costumes.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is a mind-bending endorsement by McMahon’s think tank.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Straight Circle is a mind-bending cinematic experience, masterfully combining action, comedy, and nail-biting drama.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As always, Yellowjackets is full of mind-bending detours, supernatural gobbledygook, and foliage-laden costumes.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
This is a mind-bending endorsement by McMahon’s think tank.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Straight Circle is a mind-bending cinematic experience, masterfully combining action, comedy, and nail-biting drama.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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The other half of my heritage traces back to Igbo culture, originating from Southeast Nigeria, a country famous for its bronze and terracotta art, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant Afrobeats scene.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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After years of tight restrictions on foreign property ownership, a recent court ruling has opened the door for international buyers to purchase land in one of the country’s most breathtaking locations.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sprinkle Them Throughout Your Decor Regardless of their fiscal value, antiques often become the most interesting object in a room, says del Balzo.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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His paintings became increasingly textured, with sculpted grooves and warps that generate their own intriguing lighting effects.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Solving cases, presenting them in court, and seeking justice for victims is all absolutely thrilling, even if the story can go completely off the rails sometimes.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Though the film relied on CGI for Cosmo’s on-screen presence, the physical robot has made appearances at screenings and events, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in a way that feels both thrilling and unsettling.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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