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
Remember, Chavez struck out a mind-boggling one time over her final two seasons for the Panthers.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea of a live-action FernGully is already mind-boggling.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Terafab project — which has a mind-boggling goal to supply 1 terawatt of annual computing capacity — is the latest ambitious undertaking by Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The mind-boggling revenue matters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The idea of a live-action FernGully is already mind-boggling.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Terafab project — which has a mind-boggling goal to supply 1 terawatt of annual computing capacity — is the latest ambitious undertaking by Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The mind-boggling revenue matters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Cite this Entry
“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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