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
Miike delivers a breathtaking legal thriller that generates as much anxiety as his best horrific works, thanks in part to the crackling performance by Go Ayano (GANTZ).
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
Aconcagua was rocky, dry and arid, with breathtaking winds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Take In The Views From The Singapore Flyer The Singapore Flyer, a slow-moving observation wheel, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the bay.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 June 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
Aconcagua was rocky, dry and arid, with breathtaking winds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Take In The Views From The Singapore Flyer The Singapore Flyer, a slow-moving observation wheel, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the bay.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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From Canada to Milan, it’s been a journey filled with creativity, intensity, and some of the most exciting food this show has ever seen.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Selecting many of the most exciting and highest-quality titles from Latin America, the Focus will underscore the breadth and vibrancy of the region’s animation output, plus current artistic and market trends.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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En route to glory, the Packers converted on three fourth-down plays, including the thrilling game-winning 48-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Randall Cobb on fourth-and-8 for a 33-28 triumph.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Both players pushed each other to the limit in a thrilling battle of tactics, resilience, and determination.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This is interesting because Game Freak is often criticized for its somewhat low-budget approach to Pokémon.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Variety adds vibrancy to perspectives and experiences One thing that makes this cast so intriguing to watch onscreen is their diversity.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Diane Paulus, the Broadway director, was dancing the American Ballet Theater at a very young age, but her mother’s approach, for me personally, was an inspiring model.—
Susan Dominus,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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The Axeman remains one of New Orleans’ most enduring legends, inspiring books, jazz ballads and even an appearance in American Horror Story, the FX series.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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