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
Chinese robotics has advanced at a breathtaking pace as the tech race between the United States and China heats up in several key areas, including AI.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Even the guesthouse has one of the most breathtaking views, with an outdoor pool and several sun loungers to take in the scenery.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
As the climate warms, the world’s most breathtaking landscapes are becoming its most fragile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The front door opens to one of the most breathtaking rooms in the city.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Even the guesthouse has one of the most breathtaking views, with an outdoor pool and several sun loungers to take in the scenery.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
As the climate warms, the world’s most breathtaking landscapes are becoming its most fragile.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The front door opens to one of the most breathtaking rooms in the city.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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The series itself follows the famed adventurer as he's joined by celebrities for exciting journeys in the wilderness.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Watch the official livestream replay now and immerse yourself in one of the most exciting student fashion events in the world.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Crawford, who played 20 years in the NBA, is now a color commentator for NBC Sports and has been calling playoff games with Tirico and Miller, including the thrilling second-round matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The psychologist found these analogies interesting.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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All three are intriguing and versatile forwards who are all entering at least their 10th seasons next year.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On the other hand, pushing against this inevitability is a much more intriguing concept than simply presenting it as-is, over and over again, even when its specifics are disguised by a fable.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Gemini season begins today, turning your attention toward joy, expression, and what feels fun and inspiring.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Now the Commonwealth should follow Britain through it, not remove itself from this inspiring story.—
Katharine Silbaugh,
STAT,
19 May 2026
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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