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
And 'breathtaking views' of the state. $90M AI center in CT could project new hub of technology, bring jobs and economic development
$90M AI center in CT could project new hub of technology, bring jobs and economic development
CT towns granted over $180K for tree planting, invasive species removal.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Here are a few of our favorites from the West:
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park, in southeast Alaska, is a jaw-dropping wilderness where massive tidewater glaciers calve into icy waters and humpback whales surface with breathtaking grace.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Here are a few of our favorites from the West:
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park, in southeast Alaska, is a jaw-dropping wilderness where massive tidewater glaciers calve into icy waters and humpback whales surface with breathtaking grace.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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New Version Sells Well On June 13, ABBA re-released its namesake album on exciting formats.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In our house, television is allowed on weekends but not on school days, which, by Saturday, makes getting downstairs and turning it on all the more exciting and urgent for him.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Your album comes at an interesting time, given that recession pop is having a moment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Raptors could at least make Milwaukee an intriguing offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Hansen Yang: The 7-1, 249-pound center from China is a potential late first-rounder with intriguing size (9-3 standing reach, nearly 7-3 wingspan, only combine player in top three in both hand length and width) to go with shooting and passing touch.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Truly inspiring and exciting, and so much character.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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