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 Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor looked breathtaking, thanks to makeup artist Yeika Glow.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
These days, Luray makes an ideal home base for weekend fall foliage drives along the park’s breathtaking Skyline Drive and longer warm-weather vacations full of outdoor adventures from river kayaking and tubing to horseback riding, cycling, and hiking.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor looked breathtaking, thanks to makeup artist Yeika Glow.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
These exclusive areas include the breathtaking, two-story library that somehow manages to be both regal and cozy.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
These days, Luray makes an ideal home base for weekend fall foliage drives along the park’s breathtaking Skyline Drive and longer warm-weather vacations full of outdoor adventures from river kayaking and tubing to horseback riding, cycling, and hiking.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Either surprise everyone and make a thrilling run, or let the wheels completely fall off and force the front office to commit to building a genuine championship team through the farm system.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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True to potluck form, the rest was a thrilling hodgepodge.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Current owner Nima Alizadeh carries on the tradition started by founders Randy Robinson and Harry Johnson by offering great food along with an intriguing lineup of wines.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Horton finds the biometric space to be very intriguing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Bringing fans together in new and inspiring ways through music, theater, gaming, haunted houses, immersive activations, radio plays and experimental performance, there truly is no end to where the genre can take the curious.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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This model seems inspiring and romantic until the heroic leader leads you off a cliff.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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