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
Then came the first breathtaking image — a photo of the actor in full Lincoln makeup and costume.
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EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
That’s not to mention fields of wildflowers in the adjacent Bear Valley and breathtaking scenes of nearby Cache Creek.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheatre, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
That’s not to mention fields of wildflowers in the adjacent Bear Valley and breathtaking scenes of nearby Cache Creek.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheatre, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The thrilling race was the third of the season and saw Bell fending off strong challenges from William Byron and Tyler Reddick in the final laps.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a thrilling 400 meter final, Robinson edged Georgia’s Will Floyd at the line, clocking an NCAA No. 3 time of 45.07 to Floyd’s 45.24.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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What was more interesting is what happened when the three returned back to camp.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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What was really interesting was that this change in brain activity occurred both in people who were blind and in those with sight.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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There’s an intriguing nihilistic streak to the whole affair, but what comes before isn’t funny or insightful enough to warrant what is ultimately served up.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of intriguing archaeological discoveries from around the globe.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The key isn’t enforcing decisions, but inspiring action, turning technical expertise into impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ridley Scott gave Gladiator the kind of scope and muscularity appropriate for a swords-and-sandals epic, and Crowe’s rugged decency made for an inspiring underdog.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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