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
Her sudden pivot from folk-music historicity to pop ubiquity was breathtaking.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Speaking of Grande, a second clip posted Thursday by NBC opens with figure skating champion Alysa Liu performing a breathtaking routine on the ice before something like an earthquake interrupts her.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
In a city famous for its breathtaking red rocks and natural beauty, Sedona takes its scenery seriously.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Each petal was placed with intention, from the grand floral arch framing the breathtaking Dubai skyline, to the lush garden-like tablescapes that spilled over with romance and detail.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Speaking of Grande, a second clip posted Thursday by NBC opens with figure skating champion Alysa Liu performing a breathtaking routine on the ice before something like an earthquake interrupts her.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
In a city famous for its breathtaking red rocks and natural beauty, Sedona takes its scenery seriously.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Each petal was placed with intention, from the grand floral arch framing the breathtaking Dubai skyline, to the lush garden-like tablescapes that spilled over with romance and detail.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
Adjective
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Shirley Valentine serves as an escape for those who envision a life more exciting, a fact to which Collins attributed its success.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Surveying the broader landscape of AI benchmarks, Mahdi said researchers and developers have many exciting avenues to explore.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson emphasized that the same was happening with him personally after the thrilling Game 7, as people who didn't tune in to an MLB game recently were brought back in by the Dodgers' run.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps the most thrilling part of diving in Nevis, however, is the many shipwrecks which all have a story.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The citrus added just enough brightness and texture to keep each bite interesting without overcomplicating things.—
Evan Moore
November 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The interesting thing about when I was hired was the board was comprised largely of people who had been there from the beginning — the big-ticket people like Roger Corman and Mark Damon.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Houston Rockets are certainly an intriguing option, and might be one that Morant would love.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, there were some pretrial motions that were intriguing and offered a glimpse as to what the trial in December in front of a jury in Charlotte could look like.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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