as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
viewers will be stunned by the movie's mind-blowing twist ending
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Recent Examples of mind-blowing
Seeing them now, commanding global attention on every front, is absolutely mind-blowing.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Jokic is only one title away from joining that pantheon, which is mind-blowing in and of itself.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Lake Tahoe is a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, awe-inducing experience.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
In this pre-synthesizer age, Bebe and Louis Barron utilized a mind-blowing selection of electronic gizmos to create a unique collage of otherworldly noise.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Jokic is only one title away from joining that pantheon, which is mind-blowing in and of itself.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Lake Tahoe is a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, awe-inducing experience.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-blowing
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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-blowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-blowing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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