as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a truly breathtaking view of the majestic waterfall
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With its breathtaking production design, innovative camerawork, and an earworm of a theme song by Goblin, Suspiria is the kind of film that will never leave your head.
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
The one-bedroom home is a breathtaking mix of contemporary, midcentury, vintage and antique furniture that comes together to create a rich, vibrant space.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Eventually the sky developed a cotton-candy hue and a full moon rose up over the hills for a breathtaking view.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
During the fall months, this region transforms into a breathtaking canvas of reds, oranges, and golds and offers plenty of overnight accommodations including camping or the opportunity to sleep in a tree house.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
The one-bedroom home is a breathtaking mix of contemporary, midcentury, vintage and antique furniture that comes together to create a rich, vibrant space.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Eventually the sky developed a cotton-candy hue and a full moon rose up over the hills for a breathtaking view.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
During the fall months, this region transforms into a breathtaking canvas of reds, oranges, and golds and offers plenty of overnight accommodations including camping or the opportunity to sleep in a tree house.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
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This makes the relationship feel dynamic and exciting even as years go by.Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Here are exciting things to do, businesses, and experiences to fill any type of itinerary on your trip to Estero, Florida.Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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The night was topped off with a thrilling costume contest judged by iconic Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth and a DJ set and entertainment brought on by House of Yes and DJ Boyyyish that went thump into the night.Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
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Those looking for a more low-key way to celebrate fall’s most thrilling holiday can (and should) indulge in a binge of TV’s best Halloween episodes.Cady Lang, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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Hannity told him the pair could use their differences to create interesting segments.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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The thing that is really interesting to me now reading the news or listening to a government official speak, is reading in between the lines.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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On Friday night, the promotion announced an intriguing welterweight pitting No. 7 Ian Machado Garry against No. 9 Joaquin Buckley.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Leave a comment View Comments Catch up on these intriguing stories: — Louisiana students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson discovered a new way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, formerly thought impossible by experts.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Held in late September, the event brought together an inspiring group of students, industry leaders, and top fintech innovators.Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In this episode of Off The Court, presented by Ford, Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross takes us on a journey in her new 2025 Ford Explorer, sharing her inspiring story from track star to philanthropist.Jennifer Ford, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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