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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 Diana’s Point is a platform where Diana, Princess of Wales, once stood back in 1986 and has a breathtaking canyon view of the fabled Green Mountain. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Pessoa took one look at the breathtaking coastline and knew the haven wouldn’t be kept secret for long. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Nvidia's giveback Friday was certainly not because the company didn't report an amazing, if not breathtaking, quarter. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 But even a partial display of fall foliage is quite breathtaking here, and arriving before the busiest foliage weekends also eases competition for popular trailheads and scenic overlooks. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 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
  • This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Always up for an adventure, Moore has never been better or more thrilling.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In Week 1, Carroll erased a 27-0 deficit to stun Oklahoma power Jenks at the Cotton Bowl in a thrilling win.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • This is why silicon photonics is becoming particularly interesting.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall had an interesting 3-yard run in the second quarter.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • In the wake of her breakup, Emma meets an intriguing guy, Luke (Cooper Raiff), at a nightclub.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Until that happens or Hellebuyck is traded elsewhere, his availability will be intriguing.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Those two plays hint at indecision from LaFleur, which isn’t the most inspiring sign for this fanbase after how last season fell apart.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Home of the subversive and the sublime, the maverick and the madman, the inspired and the inspiring, the sage and the clown, and, most important, the brave.
    — Tom Selleck, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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