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
And 'breathtaking views' of the state. $90M AI center in CT could project new hub of technology, bring jobs and economic development
$90M AI center in CT could project new hub of technology, bring jobs and economic development
CT towns granted over $180K for tree planting, invasive species removal.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Here are a few of our favorites from the West:
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park, in southeast Alaska, is a jaw-dropping wilderness where massive tidewater glaciers calve into icy waters and humpback whales surface with breathtaking grace.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Here are a few of our favorites from the West:
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park, in southeast Alaska, is a jaw-dropping wilderness where massive tidewater glaciers calve into icy waters and humpback whales surface with breathtaking grace.
—USA Today, 11 June 2025
Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
Adjective
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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On the surface, taking on a thrilling action role like this is really cool.—
Taryn Finley,
refinery29.com,
10 July 2025
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Castro will bring his thrilling live show to 27 major cities across the world, including New York, Paris, and Madrid.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To me, Virgil’s ascent is inspiring because of this notion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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