as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the movie's climax is a heart-stopping chase through the streets of San Francisco
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Recent Examples of heart-stopping
After about a dozen of these heart-stopping discoveries, at some point my obsession became unshakable, and led to using the perfect shape in my own work.
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Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
With the diverse cast, heart-stopping action, extremely high stakes (and Jedi body count), and yeah, even that Darth Plagueis tease, the eight-episode first season charted a thrilling new direction for the franchise.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This year's completely unexpected Vikings team notched its 10th win, once again in heart-stopping fashion.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
The result was a match that didn't give you a moment to breathe as all three guys beat each other senseless, giving us some heart-stopping near-falls and ultimately the right result at Breakker retained in dominant fashion.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
With the diverse cast, heart-stopping action, extremely high stakes (and Jedi body count), and yeah, even that Darth Plagueis tease, the eight-episode first season charted a thrilling new direction for the franchise.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
This year's completely unexpected Vikings team notched its 10th win, once again in heart-stopping fashion.
—Nick Halter, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-stopping
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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McAfee said, referring to the freshman center’s game-winning shot that sent the Terps to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a thrilling 72-71 victory over Colorado State on Sunday night in Seattle.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Lamar simply couldn’t be hotter, coming off a big Grammy sweep and a thrilling Super Bowl Halftime Show victory.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Mar. 2025
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