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
Each venue offers a breathtaking experience that is unrivaled.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The scenery was breathtaking, but the thought of the approaching dusk loomed large in our minds.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
For breathtaking sunset views, there’s no better place than the Cabo de Gata lighthouse.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has shared a breathtaking new view of the iconic Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) rearing its head 1,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The scenery was breathtaking, but the thought of the approaching dusk loomed large in our minds.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
For breathtaking sunset views, there’s no better place than the Cabo de Gata lighthouse.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has shared a breathtaking new view of the iconic Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) rearing its head 1,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Mainly, though, there was Lucas Paqueta, who provided a thrilling reminder of his quality.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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This restaurant, like so many recent high-profile openings, is part of the genuinely thrilling wave of South Asian restaurants arguing for regional precision, pushing back against decades of commodity Indian cuisine, the culture- and geography-flattening tikka masalas and garlic naans.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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There's a joyously wacky energy to this broad comedy on the whole, giving Rudd an interesting arc to play.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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And all this other stuff is interesting, the arch and the other things that bother us.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Always an intriguing mix, the guests would make good extras, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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So the trade deadline could represent an early opportunity for the Mets to add intriguing major-league talent.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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The event promises inspiring vibes, great music and a chance to celebrate the album release together.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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