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 group will have exclusive use of the Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini, Greece, with private plunge pools and breathtaking views from atop Oia’s cliffside, high above the Aegean.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
This breathtaking drop in price and time has spawned entire industries, millions of jobs, and hundreds of billions in economic value.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Among the region’s most breathtaking beaches is Terranea Cove, which features a network of trails that wind along a bluff’s edge and rocky shoreline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The rock formations of the Burren in County Clare create a barren but breathtaking landscape that stretches out to the sea.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
This breathtaking drop in price and time has spawned entire industries, millions of jobs, and hundreds of billions in economic value.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Among the region’s most breathtaking beaches is Terranea Cove, which features a network of trails that wind along a bluff’s edge and rocky shoreline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The rock formations of the Burren in County Clare create a barren but breathtaking landscape that stretches out to the sea.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Watching these flux ropes in the simulation form so quickly and move toward Earth was exciting, but concerning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, Luis Perales had broken out as one of the Red Sox’s most exciting minor league pitchers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Created by the visionary behind the Oscar-winning Pinocchio (2022), this Emmy-winning anthology horror series presents eight visually thrilling, nightmarish tales, ranging from colossal rats to alien parasites.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Thunder’s pregame party was the result of outlasting the Indiana Pacers in seven thrilling, competitive finals games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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So to step away from that consciously is interesting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Venkatakrishnan said leaders’ responsibility is not just to use AI for productivity, but to empower people to take on bigger, more interesting, and more valuable work.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the remote northeast corner of Utah, Powder Haven has quietly become one of the most intriguing experiments in luxury ski real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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My role is to ensure bringing our ambitious vision to life, which is to be an international luxury brand builder, bridging cultures and inspiring dreams.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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From the red carpet to the runway, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s logos have turned into status symbols, inspiring designers, brands and fans around the world.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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