How to Use breathtaking in a Sentence

breathtaking

adjective
  • The scope of the error is breathtaking.
  • The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
  • The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
  • They gave a breathtaking performance.
  • David’s homage to the old stuff at Cattleack is a breathtaking blast from the past.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 15 May 2020
  • This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.
    Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That would be, by a breathtaking margin, the bleakest quarter since such records were first compiled in 1947.
    Fox News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Anchorage synth-pop artist Paul Jacks has been releasing new music at a breathtaking pace.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Mar. 2020
  • Which brings us to the decades-old secret of Berkshire’s breathtaking performance, highlighted by stock market events of the past year.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Strung together, the tales paint him as a ballpark Paul Bunyan who left a trail of goodwill and breathtaking photographs in his wake.
    Kirsten Fleming, Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2020
  • While the town may only have a few shops and restaurants, the drive offers breathtaking scenery and access to some amazing recreation opportunities.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The two-floor apartment features an open floor plan, with a spacious living room, dining room and kitchen leading out to a balcony with breathtaking views of the city and the Pacific Ocean.
    PEOPLE.com, 1 May 2020
  • Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world come to Belize to experience the breathtaking beauty of this natural wonder.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Even amidst the most breathtaking earthly scenery of the Grand Canyon, the night sky stole the show.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The heat is causing the Alps’ breathtaking glaciers to melt at a record pace.
    Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 7 Nov. 2023
  • From high above, a breathtaking drone shot captures the whale, the waves, and the human scrum.
    Nathan Burstein, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023
  • No trip to the zoo is complete without a ride on the Skyfari and a breathtaking view of the city.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2021
  • That means Caitlin Clark isn’t just the game’s flashiest, most breathtaking player.
    Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Fresh seafood, wine, and breathtaking beaches and views, what’s not to love?
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 July 2024
  • Picturesque routes, like the Deal's Gap, will expose you to some of the area's breathtaking views and vistas.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023
  • This set is so easy to use but makes breathtaking snapshots.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The host promises breathtaking views of the ocean at sunset plus plenty of sand sculptures and sea life along the way.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru is quite simply one of the most breathtaking places in the world.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022
  • The view from the top — after a 20-minute climb — is breathtaking, with the golden sun setting on a stretch of red clay roofs, the harbor and the hills in the distance.
    Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The event itself is so breathtaking on its own, but it was made all the more special because of my gown.
    Town & Country, 8 Dec. 2022
  • However, this may be one of the most breathtaking and scenic trips in Michigan.
    Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2022
  • The Mediterranean-style abode was built in 1998 and offers breathtaking views of the scenic Santa Rosa Valley.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But don't be fooled, the island's allure lies in its breathtaking sights.
    Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
  • Since its launch at the end of 2021, the telescope has provided breathtaking images of space.
    Devika Rao, The Week, 24 May 2023
  • The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, had an even more breathtaking drop.
    CBS News, 13 Mar. 2023

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