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
Tuffy’s 16 saves in the third, including a pair of heart-stopping stuffs in the final minute, sealed a memorable performance.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Unlike a heart-stopping fourth-quarter rally against Baltimore that earned them their first AFC North title since 2020, this time there was no late-game magic from Rodgers and the Steelers.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The Steelers won the AFC North with a heart-stopping 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
This was an ugly performance all around and won’t get the glow-up from a heart-stopping, last-second victory.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Unlike a heart-stopping fourth-quarter rally against Baltimore that earned them their first AFC North title since 2020, this time there was no late-game magic from Rodgers and the Steelers.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The Steelers won the AFC North with a heart-stopping 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
This was an ugly performance all around and won’t get the glow-up from a heart-stopping, last-second victory.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-stopping
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the GoPro Hero13 Black is 16% off, providing breathtaking resolution for your next adventure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing more thrilling than seeing a spacecraft launch — especially on a journey to the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 75th running of the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday was a razor’s-edge outcome, a thrilling battle involving several of the top Kentucky Derby hopefuls in the country.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Heart-stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-stopping. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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