breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
Examples of breathtaking in a Sentence
The train raced past with breathtaking speed.
They gave a breathtaking performance.
The view of the mountains was breathtaking.
a scene of breathtaking beauty
The scope of the error is breathtaking.
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Inspired by Malaysia’s rich cultural traditions, the hotel’s interiors from G.A Group (which has done the design for Atlantis The Royal and JW Marriott Hotel Nara) are minimalist and elegant, allowing the breathtaking views from the massive windows to take center stage.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The expansive entrance hall, like the lobby of a tropical resort, provides a breathtaking view of the sea beyond towering glass walls ahead.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Greg posted Instagram highlights of life in the city: 5K races, ramen restaurants, concerts and breathtaking views.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 24 July 2025
What to expect at Allegra Allegra sprawls over the hotel's entire rooftop space, which includes a laidback bar and a pool with breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and Papago Park.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The expansive entrance hall, like the lobby of a tropical resort, provides a breathtaking view of the sea beyond towering glass walls ahead.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Greg posted Instagram highlights of life in the city: 5K races, ramen restaurants, concerts and breathtaking views.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 24 July 2025
What to expect at Allegra Allegra sprawls over the hotel's entire rooftop space, which includes a laidback bar and a pool with breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain and Papago Park.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathtaking
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“Breathtaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathtaking. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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breathtaking
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breath·tak·ing
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