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
Public camping is 21 miles away at Boysen State Park via a drive on the breathtaking Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway.
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Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Every explosion, landscape, and detail is rendered with breathtaking clarity, making your gaming sessions more immersive than ever.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Tim Duncan has 37 points and 16 rebounds, and Tony Parker adds 27 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overpower the Lakers 110-82 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.
2004 — With one breathtaking surge, Smarty Jones posts a record 11½-length victory in the Preakness.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Known for her boundary-pushing creativity and breathtaking stage presence, Taylor will also be spearheading the creative direction for the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Every explosion, landscape, and detail is rendered with breathtaking clarity, making your gaming sessions more immersive than ever.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Tim Duncan has 37 points and 16 rebounds, and Tony Parker adds 27 points to help the San Antonio Spurs overpower the Lakers 110-82 to win the Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.
2004 — With one breathtaking surge, Smarty Jones posts a record 11½-length victory in the Preakness.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Known for her boundary-pushing creativity and breathtaking stage presence, Taylor will also be spearheading the creative direction for the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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McVay has his top tight end group in a while, an exciting prospect for the coach’s football chess options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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McQuarrie’s feats lack the comic timing, composition, and emotionalism that cartoonist-director Brad Bird brought to the thrilling Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Ethan/Tom spider-walking the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and outrunning a dust storm, Paula Patton’s womanly catfight with Léa Seydoux).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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There are some thrilling moments that might raise a few heart rates.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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There are a few theories about why this happens, but one of the most interesting is how celebrity success can impact self-esteem.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The company just lost billions in China, and that might have been the least interesting thing about its quarter.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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This could be an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a player with star, first-line upside.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The economic marginalization of nuclear power is an intriguing case in point.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community.—
Akili King,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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The drag star continued, adding that Beyoncé’s performance of the American dream itself was inspiring to watch.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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