How to Use breathtaking in a Sentence
breathtaking
adjective- The scope of the error is breathtaking.
- The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
- The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
- They gave a breathtaking performance.
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The quickest plunge into a stock bear-market was followed by an equally breathtaking rally.
— Sarah Ponczek, Bloomberg.com, 18 Nov. 2020 -
The venue offers a breathtaking view of the picturesque Sugarloaf mountain.
— Marcus M. Gilban, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Dec. 2020 -
The full 20-hour route will cross other breathtaking landscapes, such the Austrian Alps.
— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024 -
Either way, the event is sure to generate some breathtaking images on social media which, luckily, can be enjoyed by anyone, locked down or not.
— The Economist, 28 May 2020 -
The restaurant's open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.
— Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 -
Even amidst the most breathtaking earthly scenery of the Grand Canyon, the night sky stole the show.
— Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2022 -
The heat is causing the Alps’ breathtaking glaciers to melt at a record pace.
— Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 7 Nov. 2023 -
From high above, a breathtaking drone shot captures the whale, the waves, and the human scrum.
— Nathan Burstein, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023 -
No trip to the zoo is complete without a ride on the Skyfari and a breathtaking view of the city.
— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2021 -
That means Caitlin Clark isn’t just the game’s flashiest, most breathtaking player.
— Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Fresh seafood, wine, and breathtaking beaches and views, what’s not to love?
— Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 July 2024 -
Picturesque routes, like the Deal's Gap, will expose you to some of the area's breathtaking views and vistas.
— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023 -
This set is so easy to use but makes breathtaking snapshots.
— Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023 -
The host promises breathtaking views of the ocean at sunset plus plenty of sand sculptures and sea life along the way.
— Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023 -
The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru is quite simply one of the most breathtaking places in the world.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 -
The view from the top — after a 20-minute climb — is breathtaking, with the golden sun setting on a stretch of red clay roofs, the harbor and the hills in the distance.
— Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023 -
The event itself is so breathtaking on its own, but it was made all the more special because of my gown.
— Town & Country, 8 Dec. 2022 -
However, this may be one of the most breathtaking and scenic trips in Michigan.
— Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2022 -
The Mediterranean-style abode was built in 1998 and offers breathtaking views of the scenic Santa Rosa Valley.
— Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024 -
But don't be fooled, the island's allure lies in its breathtaking sights.
— Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024 -
Since its launch at the end of 2021, the telescope has provided breathtaking images of space.
— Devika Rao, The Week, 24 May 2023 -
The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, had an even more breathtaking drop.
— CBS News, 13 Mar. 2023 -
Set along the banks of the Chama River, the farm’s breathtaking mountain views aren’t too shabby, either.
— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 -
There was more breathtaking avian life on Aride, which is just a mile long yet home to 1.25 million nesting seabirds.
— David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024 -
To get the full experience of the breathtaking coastline, commit to the two-hour Bondi to Coogee walk.
— Yousra Attia, ELLE, 9 June 2023 -
Distance and height, then and now: None of these things matter in the breathtaking instant a man steps out onto a thin wire.
— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
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