breathtaking

adjective

ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ How to pronounce breathtaking (audio)
Definition of breathtakingnext
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 The chief determinant of that unlikely success has been not individual genius in the lab, or individual prowess in the boardroom, but collective planning and coördination at a breathtaking scale. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 No, Rome was not built in a day, but it was built at breathtaking speed, its temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts rising with the help of a magical blend of volcanic ash and lime. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Samsung Curved Gaming Monitor Deal Wrap your field of vision in breathtaking widescreen detail using the Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Curved Gaming Monitor. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathtaking
  1. exciting
  2. thrilling
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. inspiring
Adjective
  • Perhaps less exciting is the fact her failures are more than just the flawed Edison machine.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The radio series takes in interviews with academic hormone specialists, including the team at Imperial College in London who are conducting some of the most exciting and innovative research in this area.
    — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Both teams picked up pivotal wins last week, with the Horned Frogs (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) upsetting rival Baylor 17-6, while the Mountaineers (4-3, 1-3) earned a thrilling, last-second 45-42 win over Cincinnati.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What happened at State Farm Arena on Wednesday wasn’t merely a thrilling moment for Dream fans.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • And while a country pivot for Boyz II Men is plenty intriguing in and of itself, the 2027 album will also be the trio’s first in 10 years since 2017’s Under the Streetlight.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Still, there's something intriguing about the idea of a child becoming an investor before graduating from high school.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • These spaces are about wonder, perfect for a museum that, at its core, is about teaching and inspiring children.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • During the song’s orchestral instrumental, Styles and his classmates watch as their instructor performs an inspiring solo routine that incorporates a number of birdlike movements.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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