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
Time honoree Nikki Glaser is breathtaking in baby blue at the 2026 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 23.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The program, which the automaker only began talking about openly earlier this decade, specializes in one- and few-offs and is responsible for some its most breathtaking vehicles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Italy is a hard destination to beat for a multi-gen trip, with amazing history, breathtaking landscapes, and of course, its legendary culinary scene.
—Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Going up inside offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo, and on a clear day, visitors can see Mount Fuji in the distance — a fitting way to bookend a tour of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The program, which the automaker only began talking about openly earlier this decade, specializes in one- and few-offs and is responsible for some its most breathtaking vehicles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Italy is a hard destination to beat for a multi-gen trip, with amazing history, breathtaking landscapes, and of course, its legendary culinary scene.
—Jessica Puckett, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Going up inside offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo, and on a clear day, visitors can see Mount Fuji in the distance — a fitting way to bookend a tour of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Like most kids her age, Mira exists in the murky, thrilling bardo between childhood and maturity.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And this atmosphere also makes thrilling, impromptu musical moments happen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Available in deep blue or soft pink varieties, the spiky blooms make excellent cut flowers, adding interesting texture to bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Lord of the Flies, William Golding‘s 1954 novel, is one of those properties that feels like it has constantly been adapted for the screen — even though beyond films by Peter Brook (1963) and Harry Hook (1990), both intriguing yet imperfect, it has actually very rarely been adapted.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The coaching chess match is frequently one of the most intriguing parts of the Stanley Cup playoffs.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Both sides arrive at this matchup on the heels of inspiring Game 7 victories.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Despite the challenges, Miller said, dogged journalists continue to produce inspiring work.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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