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
Mike Elko grabbed Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney, who had a mind-boggling 129 tackles last season, Northwestern edge rusher Anto Saka and a Colorado safety named Tawfiq Byard.
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Alaska Helicopter Tours, which is a 45-minute drive north in Palmer, offers mind-boggling excursions on the glowing blue Knick Glacier, from cave exploration and ice climbing ($1,299 for four hours) to ice skating and trekking (from $799).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
For me, the Florida hunt was worth it just for the joy of riding in Leitner’s airboat and taking in the mind-boggling abundance of birdlife in strikingly beautiful wetlands.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
The entire project was mind-boggling for Hostin.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Alaska Helicopter Tours, which is a 45-minute drive north in Palmer, offers mind-boggling excursions on the glowing blue Knick Glacier, from cave exploration and ice climbing ($1,299 for four hours) to ice skating and trekking (from $799).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
For me, the Florida hunt was worth it just for the joy of riding in Leitner’s airboat and taking in the mind-boggling abundance of birdlife in strikingly beautiful wetlands.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025
The entire project was mind-boggling for Hostin.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-boggling
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Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With thousands of romantic restaurants, breathtaking views, and honeymoon-ready hotels, the Eternal City tops a new global list.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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That changed two years ago, when the ISU lifted its ban in a bid to make the sport more exciting and popular among younger fans.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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And Riera — who has arrived from NK Celje in Slovenia — is an interesting person.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What’s interesting is the NBA has moved away from some events that either have become stale or manipulated, such as the skills competition giving way at next week’s All-Star Weekend.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even a seeming villain like Dunster’s Archie gets intriguing shading over the course of the season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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And what an intriguing story regarding 28-0 Elsinore.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Well, that was not exactly a thrilling game.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The celebrity cameos came moments after one of Bad Bunny's most thrilling stunts.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-boggling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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