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
More:About 1,000 manatees piled together in a Florida park, setting a breathtaking record
Texas woman sets record as oldest Miss USA contestant
A 71-year-old woman from El Paso, Texas, became the oldest contestant to vie for a spot in the Miss USA competition this year.
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
With the sun entering its peak in the solar cycle, this winter promises breathtaking auroras.
—Una Gísladóttir, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The Broncos staged a breathtaking rally to send Saturday’s game into overtime — receiver Marvin Mims Jr. jumped over cornerback Mike Hilton for a 25-yard touchdown reception with eight seconds remaining — and failed to post a single first down on two drives in the extra period.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Bowl bore a striking resemblance to its bookend back in September, down to the breathtaking finish, as USC once again fought through a fourth-quarter deficit to earn a statement-making win.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
With the sun entering its peak in the solar cycle, this winter promises breathtaking auroras.
—Una Gísladóttir, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The Broncos staged a breathtaking rally to send Saturday’s game into overtime — receiver Marvin Mims Jr. jumped over cornerback Mike Hilton for a 25-yard touchdown reception with eight seconds remaining — and failed to post a single first down on two drives in the extra period.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Bowl bore a striking resemblance to its bookend back in September, down to the breathtaking finish, as USC once again fought through a fourth-quarter deficit to earn a statement-making win.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
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Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Idaho Bag Count on The Row to make a subtle carryall feel exciting.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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This thrilling limited series will be available for binge-watching soon.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The film, about the fictional selection of the next pope, needed to feel like a thrilling drama, not a documentary.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The complete answer will have to wait through college and European signing season but there’s an interesting change emerging.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the fact, Leonard dropped an interesting quote to reflect on his return to the court.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The study detailed intriguing patterns in the consumption of sugary drinks.Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some will read Schlink’s latest as an inspiring fable of intergenerational unity and redemption.Randy Boyagoda, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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More than 700 different plant species are represented here, and the setting makes for a beautiful place for an educational and inspiring walk.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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