as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the movie's climax is a heart-stopping chase through the streets of San Francisco
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Recent Examples of heart-stopping
Running out of ammunition, Corbett swiftly borrowed a villager’s shotgun and delivered the final, decisive shot from a heart-stopping distance of just 20 feet.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns seized the momentum, scoring in 2OT to secure a heart-stopping 39-31 victory.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After about a dozen of these heart-stopping discoveries, at some point my obsession became unshakable, and led to using the perfect shape in my own work.
—Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns seized the momentum, scoring in 2OT to secure a heart-stopping 39-31 victory.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
After about a dozen of these heart-stopping discoveries, at some point my obsession became unshakable, and led to using the perfect shape in my own work.
—Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-stopping
Adjective
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Runners will love the 1,300-foot outdoor running track located on the hotel’s rooftop featuring breathtaking views of the city.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The 54-year-old actor kicked back in a luxury seaside bungalow, complete with a private infinity pool and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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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
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 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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Your album comes at an interesting time, given that recession pop is having a moment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Heart-stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-stopping. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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