breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
1
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b
: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The total solar eclipse first made landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast before moving on to Texas, and photographers in both locations captured breathtaking images as the moon began to cover the sun.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
One of nature’s most breathtaking sights will be right outside your front door.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Crew members are seen building sets before they are brought out for use; in a breathtaking coup de théâtre, Tatyana’s bedroom wall transforms into a stage and banquet table for a lavish party.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For six years in a row, this grueling event has tested the strength, stamina and navigational skills of Los Angeles cyclists, all while showcasing breathtaking trails and terrain right in the city’s backyard.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of hotels in the world that offer remarkable views, from tropical island escapes right on the water to New York City penthouses with breathtaking skylines.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The most breathtaking year for gains in that group was 1954 when the Dow rose 44%.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
The film, shot on the Caribbean island of Nevis, has fabulous fashion and breathtaking beach scenes.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For adventurers, helicopter rides with breathtaking aerial views await as does walking the Punakha Suspension Bridge.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
One of nature’s most breathtaking sights will be right outside your front door.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Crew members are seen building sets before they are brought out for use; in a breathtaking coup de théâtre, Tatyana’s bedroom wall transforms into a stage and banquet table for a lavish party.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For six years in a row, this grueling event has tested the strength, stamina and navigational skills of Los Angeles cyclists, all while showcasing breathtaking trails and terrain right in the city’s backyard.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
There are plenty of hotels in the world that offer remarkable views, from tropical island escapes right on the water to New York City penthouses with breathtaking skylines.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
The most breathtaking year for gains in that group was 1954 when the Dow rose 44%.
—Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
The film, shot on the Caribbean island of Nevis, has fabulous fashion and breathtaking beach scenes.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For adventurers, helicopter rides with breathtaking aerial views await as does walking the Punakha Suspension Bridge.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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breath·tak·ing
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