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
Themed to Spain’s running of the bulls, this six-time record-breaking attraction will feature a breathtaking pause before an epic 285-ft.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Classic homes with breathtaking views that have for the most part clearly been there for years.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
More breathtaking still are the vehicle’s exterior and interior presentations.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
China has played this game the hardest, growing a breathtaking number of companies that now dominate the supply chains for EVs, batteries, solar panels and rare earth metals.
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Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Classic homes with breathtaking views that have for the most part clearly been there for years.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
More breathtaking still are the vehicle’s exterior and interior presentations.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
China has played this game the hardest, growing a breathtaking number of companies that now dominate the supply chains for EVs, batteries, solar panels and rare earth metals.
—
Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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And yet fans are still entitled to feel disappointed not to see one of the world’s most thrilling footballers in a game like this.
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Chronicling the early years of the United States' foray into the Space Race, this thrilling story of innovation and the American spirit takes us straight to the stars.
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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The most intriguing of the Trojans’ trio of returners is Arenas, given the wide range of possible outcomes in front of the guard this season.
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Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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