as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a truly breathtaking view of the majestic waterfall
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Recent Examples of breathtaking
The course promises breathtaking views and the enthusiastic cheers of local spectators.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Explore breathtaking views across the Volunteer State The Volunteer State sure is a beauty.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here, that formula is mostly an excuse to transport us from one breathtaking setpiece after another.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Explore breathtaking views across the Volunteer State The Volunteer State sure is a beauty.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here, that formula is mostly an excuse to transport us from one breathtaking setpiece after another.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.—
Ronald Alepian,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Rockies made exciting and romantic use of their No. 4 overall pick, taking Ethan Holliday, the son of the franchise’s long-time star, Matt Holliday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 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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That brings up the interesting idea that the Red Sox could trade Chapman and still try to contend this year.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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With the rise in volume, comes the surge in new, interesting voices.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Launched this past February ahead of the Berlinale by Sideshow co-founding executive Jason Hellerstein, 1-2 Special has launched with a suite of intriguing buys this year.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 July 2025
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The ability to inspire, motivate, and move with conviction is essential and inspiring.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Virginia contains mountains, vineyards, small towns, luxury hotels, artistic hubs, and some of the most inspiring culinary scenes on the East Coast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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