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 epic made breathtaking use of the country’s terrain, including the red cliffs of Wadi Rum and the rock formations of Jebel Tubeiq.
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Quiet at just 38 dBA and capable of 5,000 kWh per year in moderate winds, Hercules proves that renewable energy can be both functional and breathtaking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Another common element in sci-fi tales across all media is the breathtaking vistas seen from the surfaces of moons and planets.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lighting up bits of the water, with the city twinkling behind her like millions of eyes, the statue was breathtaking.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Quiet at just 38 dBA and capable of 5,000 kWh per year in moderate winds, Hercules proves that renewable energy can be both functional and breathtaking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Another common element in sci-fi tales across all media is the breathtaking vistas seen from the surfaces of moons and planets.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lighting up bits of the water, with the city twinkling behind her like millions of eyes, the statue was breathtaking.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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How about the first time two boosters landed side by side, punctuating the inaugural launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket with thrilling synchrony?—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Players will visit stunning new locations, solve intricate puzzles, battle dangerous cultists, and encounter an epic new enemy in a classically thrilling Indiana Jones adventure.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Long-Term Perspective For long-term investors with a 3-5 year outlook and the ability to withstand volatility, URBN at its current valuation offers an intriguing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her character is a peasant who, around the midway mark, gives an inspiring speech to her granddaughter, Afra (Wardi Eilabuni).—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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