breathtaking
adjective
breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ 
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: very great : astonishing
his breathtaking ignorance
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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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The lavish dinner was held in a vast salon, set up with a breathtaking décor by Cordélia de Castellane, Dior Maison’s artistic director; guests marveled at her wondrous tablescapes, where mirror centerpieces were embellished with exquisite flower arrangements.
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Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Football, sweet tea, and breathtaking storms probably top the list.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
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Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Football, sweet tea, and breathtaking storms probably top the list.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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breathtaking
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breath·tak·ing
ˈbreth-ˌtā-kiŋ
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