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
That breathtaking rally has been driven by bets on Wall Street that Trump will win the White House.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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
Upstairs, the Panorama Room—a rooftop lounge and bar with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and Queens—draws crowds from across the water on both sides.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Adventure Kayak Tours also books guided paddles on this breathtaking freshwater lake.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Matt Egan, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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
Upstairs, the Panorama Room—a rooftop lounge and bar with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and Queens—draws crowds from across the water on both sides.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Adventure Kayak Tours also books guided paddles on this breathtaking freshwater lake.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The world’s only fully underground zip line course located inside the Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., is a series of six ziplines and two challenge bridges combined with a thrilling glow-in-the-dark twist that transforms the caverns into a vibrant spectacle of color, light, and music.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since effective job search is built around a series of steps and processes, a more inspiring task list would vary from day to day while covering the essentials: Contacting specific people, attending networking sessions, conducting outreach for a determined number of jobs, etc.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
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This long-term vision positions Singapore not only as a Blue Zone 2.0, but as an inspiring example for the future of urban living.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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