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
Also available for sale is The Luminaries at London Square Nine Elms: elegant, contemporary penthouse apartments with balconies offering breathtaking views of the London skyline.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
But the breathtaking audacity of imagining Paramount+’s German office as a Nazi war room raises the beef to A5 Japanese Wagyu levels, right along with casting an actor who speaks like a nefarious officer in a WWII movie.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
On paper, the economic transformation in college athletics has been breathtaking, liberating, inspiring.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Over the past 24 hours, our planet has been reverberating from the impact of a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) that struck Earth's magnetic field on April 15 — and the resulting auroras were absolutely breathtaking.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
But the breathtaking audacity of imagining Paramount+’s German office as a Nazi war room raises the beef to A5 Japanese Wagyu levels, right along with casting an actor who speaks like a nefarious officer in a WWII movie.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
On paper, the economic transformation in college athletics has been breathtaking, liberating, inspiring.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Over the past 24 hours, our planet has been reverberating from the impact of a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) that struck Earth's magnetic field on April 15 — and the resulting auroras were absolutely breathtaking.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Not every City fan has been on board with their recent approach by any means, particularly because the performances have hardly been too exciting or especially accomplished.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Green and Montez Sweat would form an exciting pass-rush duo. 40.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Erwin Interiors takes on the thrilling restoration of a 1859 Garden District gem Photography by Christian HarderStyled by Katja Greeff May 2, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Fans can look forward to the return of the thrilling Sprint format, alongside F1 Academy and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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They were chosen for their affinity with sneaker culture, their interesting stories and their distinct personal style, Coach said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Extracting myself form the past and moving into the future has been enormously liberating and inspiring.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The stakes are high, and the heels are higher, as married women across the nation compete for the coveted Mrs. America crown in this funny and inspiring documentary series.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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