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
Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world come to Belize to experience the breathtaking beauty of this natural wonder.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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
The ingredients to a perfect ski destination are as follows: breathtaking scenery, fresh powder, diverse (and challenging!) terrain, modern facilities, and a strong après scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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
The ingredients to a perfect ski destination are as follows: breathtaking scenery, fresh powder, diverse (and challenging!) terrain, modern facilities, and a strong après scene.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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The transformative potential of this technology is very exciting, offering a viable solution to help address our housing challenges.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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While your side hustle may be exciting, overcommitting can lead to burnout.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every boundary was greeted with fans literally jumping out of their seats as a new star arrived in the most thrilling way imaginable.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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In Mangold’s hands, this is thrilling, not off-putting.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This series finale feels like the end of a chapter, but leaves enough intriguing loose ends to keep the possibility of a spin-off alive.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cody Williams of FanSided recently predicted the Astros would look to sign an intriguing option.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Leadership is often idealized as a force for good—driving positive change, inspiring teams and achieving ambitious goals.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathtaking. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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