breathtaking

adjective

ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ How to pronounce breathtaking (audio)
Definition of breathtakingnext
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 Its arrival will trigger a breathtaking lunar eclipse late in the month, which will be visible across the Americas and parts of Africa and Europe as Earth passes between the sun and moon to bathe the lunar disk in shadow. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The ninth live-action Spider-Man installment grossed a superheroic $360 million in North America and web-slung to a breathtaking $932 million worldwide. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 The breathtaking shots of the hero web-slinging and sprinting through New York City felt like my own attempts at being everywhere at once. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 Horseshoe Bend earned the top spot for its breathtaking sunset views, towering canyon walls, and iconic Colorado River overlook. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
  1. exciting
  2. thrilling
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. inspiring
Adjective
  • The Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh will receive a $500,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, which is an exciting turn of events for both the store and the community.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This weekend is filled to the brim with exciting new shows and movies, both from the comfort of your couch and on the big screen.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The Carolina Panthers kicked off their preseason slate Thursday with a thrilling, 33-30 walk-off win over the Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like life, this can be a thrilling ride There are seven theme words to find today, including the spangram.
    — Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Elarms-Orr’s interesting usage The Bills are very high on fourth-round rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr, to the point that the inside linebacker is pushing for a role early in the regular season.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The origin story of Guy Gardner is actually interesting, despite his questionable barber choices.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Equally, a disappointing first quarter can create an intriguing price if the problem is temporary, fixable, and already discounted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow's most intriguing hook is its set of CMS tools, which gives you a system to efficiently manage content.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Rodriguez, who is is 50, said seeing someone more than 30 years his senior exhibiting so much energy on stage was an inspiring sign that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Sharing wins and losses with others unites us, but is motivational and inspiring.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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