breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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b
: 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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Amaryllis is a natural showstopper, thanks to its breathtaking and festive blooms, and the same aesthetic features may attract your curious critter.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
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—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
This breathtaking mountain town has long been a favorite amongst outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the winter when powdery snow transforms the landscape into a storybook setting.
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Florida’s west coast does indeed boast breathtaking sunsets year round, but perhaps locals know something the rest of us don’t.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
This year, Thailand was even named Travel + Leisure's destination of the year for 2025 thanks to its breathtaking beaches with emerald water and pristine white sand, creative hub in the capital city of Bangkok, and buzzy food and hotel scene.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
This breathtaking mountain town has long been a favorite amongst outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the winter when powdery snow transforms the landscape into a storybook setting.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
Florida’s west coast does indeed boast breathtaking sunsets year round, but perhaps locals know something the rest of us don’t.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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breathtaking
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breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ
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