as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the movie's climax is a heart-stopping chase through the streets of San Francisco
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Recent Examples of heart-stopping
Running out of ammunition, Corbett swiftly borrowed a villager’s shotgun and delivered the final, decisive shot from a heart-stopping distance of just 20 feet.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns seized the momentum, scoring in 2OT to secure a heart-stopping 39-31 victory.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After about a dozen of these heart-stopping discoveries, at some point my obsession became unshakable, and led to using the perfect shape in my own work.
—Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns seized the momentum, scoring in 2OT to secure a heart-stopping 39-31 victory.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After about a dozen of these heart-stopping discoveries, at some point my obsession became unshakable, and led to using the perfect shape in my own work.
—Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-stopping
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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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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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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Heart-stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-stopping. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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