breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Examples of breathtaking in a Sentence
The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
They gave a breathtaking performance.
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
The scope of the error is breathtaking.
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On the northern tip of the island, Phare des Baleines is famed for its breathtaking views.
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Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Classic homes with breathtaking views that have for the most part clearly been there for years.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
More breathtaking still are the vehicle’s exterior and interior presentations.
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Pictures can't capture the breathtaking scenery of the Weeki Wachee River, which is best enjoyed by kayak.
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Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Classic homes with breathtaking views that have for the most part clearly been there for years.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
More breathtaking still are the vehicle’s exterior and interior presentations.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Pictures can't capture the breathtaking scenery of the Weeki Wachee River, which is best enjoyed by kayak.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ
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