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
The course promises breathtaking views and the enthusiastic cheers of local spectators.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Explore breathtaking views across the Volunteer State The Volunteer State sure is a beauty.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here, that formula is mostly an excuse to transport us from one breathtaking setpiece after another.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Explore breathtaking views across the Volunteer State The Volunteer State sure is a beauty.
—Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here, that formula is mostly an excuse to transport us from one breathtaking setpiece after another.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
Adjective
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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On the surface, taking on a thrilling action role like this is really cool.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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Castro will bring his thrilling live show to 27 major cities across the world, including New York, Paris, and Madrid.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 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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To me, Virgil’s ascent is inspiring because of this notion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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