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 hotel offers tons of breathtaking space for guests to unwind — or become entangled in a scene worthy of Mike White's latest installment.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
In the settlement, Gripp got their cliff-side Santa Barbara home with its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, and his former wife got the nursery.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Reconstruction is now complete and the cathedral is even more breathtaking.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
In the settlement, Gripp got their cliff-side Santa Barbara home with its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, and his former wife got the nursery.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Reconstruction is now complete and the cathedral is even more breathtaking.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Others perceive the same uncertainty as a puzzle to be solved or an exciting variable in an otherwise predictable life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The One Tree Hill star, 39, is expecting his first baby with wife Alex Weaver, sharing the exciting news with black-and-white photos on Instagram.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The band might be thematically diving into the past, but their present is equally thrilling.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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The stage is set for the medal games at the 2026 World Juniors following Sunday’s two excellent semifinals, highlighted by a thrilling Sweden-Finland overtime game that needed an eight-round shootout and the Czechs bouncing the Canadians for a third straight year in the elimination round.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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But a new study has cast doubt on the idea that the intriguing world shrouded in ice could indeed harbor extraterrestrial life deep in its vast ocean of liquid saltwater.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The most intriguing combo of late, though, features Robertson, Nicolas Roy and Easton Cowan.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Percy warns the camp that Kronos has returned and delivers an inspiring speech, reminding them that no one is coming to save them.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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