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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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Recent Examples of mind-bending
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The third game in the Monument Valley series promises to bring mind-bending puzzles and chill vibes to players, much like the first two games.
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
An interesting two-tone enamel engraving in black and ivory coils around the vibrant orange resin of the fountain pen and rollerball, recalling the poster’s hypnotic motif - a metaphor for the film’s mind-bending complexity.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The attraction includes dozens of optical illusions and mind-bending exhibits that create unusual photo opportunities.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Suddenly, that knockoff goes from bargain basement brilliance to mind-bending budget buster.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
An interesting two-tone enamel engraving in black and ivory coils around the vibrant orange resin of the fountain pen and rollerball, recalling the poster’s hypnotic motif - a metaphor for the film’s mind-bending complexity.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The attraction includes dozens of optical illusions and mind-bending exhibits that create unusual photo opportunities.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Suddenly, that knockoff goes from bargain basement brilliance to mind-bending budget buster.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Set atop a hill with a breathtaking view over the city, Kiyomizu-dera offered us a beautiful blend of history, culture, nature, and spirituality—all in one unforgettable stop.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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First images reveal stunning cosmic details The first images show breathtaking views of the Trifid Nebula and Lagoon Nebula, captured over a seven-hour period.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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On the surface, taking on a thrilling action role like this is really cool.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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Castro will bring his thrilling live show to 27 major cities across the world, including New York, Paris, and Madrid.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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