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
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.
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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
The lights flickered, plunging the car into darkness for a few heart-stopping moments.
—New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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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
The lights flickered, plunging the car into darkness for a few heart-stopping moments.
—New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-stopping
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All summer long, TV broadcasters discussed the crowds flocking to Sardinia’s stunning coastlines, the historic streets of Rome and the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast.—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sailing roundtrip from Seattle on select dates between June and September 2025, this itinerary brings guests face-to-face with some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a thrilling showcase of hockey excellence, featuring top-tier players from four of the sport’s most passionate nations.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the championship game in sight, both teams have plenty to play for in what promises to be a thrilling international showdown.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Heart-stopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heart-stopping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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