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Recent Examples of breathtaking Illuminating natural light pours through extensive picture windows and French doors, creating a breathtaking flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 Known for its breathtaking views along the French Riviera, the Monaco GP is a tight street circuit through Monte Carlo. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 The Oscars – which took place on Sunday, March 2, and was hosted by Conan O'Brien – kicked off with a breathtaking medley from iconic movies The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 The pair shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post on March 1, with two photos of them kissing at the altar, surrounded by blue and purple flowers and a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences 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
  • 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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  • Though the film relied on CGI for Cosmo’s on-screen presence, the physical robot has made appearances at screenings and events, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in a way that feels both thrilling and unsettling.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Solving cases, presenting them in court, and seeking justice for victims is all absolutely thrilling, even if the story can go completely off the rails sometimes.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • Sprinkle Them Throughout Your Decor Regardless of their fiscal value, antiques often become the most interesting object in a room, says del Balzo.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 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
  • 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 energy, the insights, and the collective drive to shape the future of decentralized finance were truly inspiring.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Coordinators shared stories both inspiring and dispiriting, of students and teachers excitedly embracing this more tactile, less judgmental kind of math – and of some administrators who still see math as liver and have resisted the state's efforts to convince them otherwise.
    Cory Turner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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