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
And the setpieces are still mind-boggling, even if this movie desperately needed more of them.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2025
The United States will drop its tariffs on Chinese imports from a mind-boggling 145 percent down to a still-devastating 30 percent.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Reports that the White House may propose nearly a 50% cut to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate are both mind-boggling and, if true, nothing short of disastrous.
—Christopher Cokinos, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
From a purely materialistic point of view, becoming a parent means transitioning into an existence crammed with a mind-boggling amount of stuff—stuff to acquire, assemble and incorporate into your (increasingly hectic) daily routine.
—Darryn King, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2025
The United States will drop its tariffs on Chinese imports from a mind-boggling 145 percent down to a still-devastating 30 percent.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Reports that the White House may propose nearly a 50% cut to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate are both mind-boggling and, if true, nothing short of disastrous.
—Christopher Cokinos, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
From a purely materialistic point of view, becoming a parent means transitioning into an existence crammed with a mind-boggling amount of stuff—stuff to acquire, assemble and incorporate into your (increasingly hectic) daily routine.
—Darryn King, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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At the center is Cerro San Cristóbal, with breathtaking views of wildflowers, pine forests and the Andes Mountains.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Michelangelo Imperfect–a breathtaking new Michelangelo Buonarroti exhibition at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) National Gallery of Denmark–is the most comprehensive display of the Renaissance artist’s sculptural work in 150 years.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There are a few theories about why this happens, but one of the most interesting is how celebrity success can impact self-esteem.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Seema still tries to fill the Samantha-sized hole in the series, and Lisa mirrors Charlotte but with marginally more interesting plots.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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There are some thrilling moments that might raise a few heart rates.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Kehlmann creates a thrilling version of how the film was made and then a perverse and haunting account of what happened to it.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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